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Amazon Seeks Approval for Social Casino Settlement
Amazon has filed a motion for preliminary approval of a proposed class-action settlement in Horn v. Amazon, a case pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington under case number 2:23-cv-01727-RSL, according to court documents cited by SBC Americas. The settlement could make more than $200 million available to consumers who purchased virtual casino chips through social casino apps distributed on the Amazon Appstore.
The lawsuit was originally filed in November 2023 by Nevada resident Steven Horn, according to SBC Americas. Horn alleged that Amazon violated Washington's Consumer Protection Act and the state's gambling law by acting as the exclusive payment processor for social casino apps and taking a 30 percent cut of in-app purchases. Amazon disputed the allegations but has now moved to settle, per SBC Americas.
How the Settlement Is Structured
Rather than paying the class directly, Amazon is structuring the deal as a $201 million consent judgment against itself, according to World Casino Directory and CDC Gaming. Amazon would assign its legal rights to seek reimbursement from app developers to a newly created entity called the "Edelson PC Amazon Social Casino Litigation Trust." In exchange, class members would agree not to attempt to collect any money from Amazon itself, the outlets reported.
The plaintiff is represented by attorneys from Edelson and Tousley Brain Stephens, according to Tekedia and World Casino Directory. The proposal was submitted on July 9, 2026, and requires approval from Judge Robert S. Lasnik before it can move forward, according to Sweepsy.com, which reported on the filing on July 14, 2026.
Additional details on eligibility requirements and the timeline for any compensation were not specified in the July 9 filing.
Related Litigation Against Apple, Google and Meta
The Amazon case is separate from but related to ongoing multidistrict litigation against Apple, Google and Meta over similar social casino app practices. On September 30, 2025, Judge Edward Davila denied motions by those three companies to dismiss most claims against them, rejecting arguments that Section 230 immunity should shield their conduct related to payment processing, according to Spokesman.com. However, Davila dismissed claims brought under California state law with prejudice, according to Zwillgen.com.
Legal observers cited in the coverage suggest the Amazon settlement could put pressure on Apple, Google and Meta to reach comparable agreements in the parallel litigation, though no such settlements have been announced by those companies.
Regulatory Backdrop
These developments arrive as numerous state legislatures and attorneys general have separately moved to restrict or ban dual-currency sweepstakes casino platforms over the past year, according to the reporting.
Responsible Play Reminder
Sweepstakes and social casino products are intended for players 18 and older (21 and older in some jurisdictions), and players should review platform terms carefully before purchasing virtual currency. Consumers who believe they may have a gambling problem can call the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER for free, confidential support.
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