Pulsz Class-Action Settlement Opens Claims for Players in Six States

Pulsz Class-Action Settlement Opens Claims for Players in Six States

A class-action settlement involving the social casino platforms Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo has begun accepting claims from eligible players, according to Open Class Actions. The case, Robinson v. Yellow Social Interactive, LTD., is pending in the Circuit Court of Franklin County, Alabama, and addresses gambling-law claims tied to the sale of virtual coins on the platforms, which are operated by Yellow Social Interactive (YSI), according to Open Class Actions.

According to Open Class Actions, the settlement covers spenders in six states: Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Eligible class members reportedly have two options under the agreement: receive an automatic allotment of Gold Coins, or elect a cash payment calculated at 23% of their net spending on the platforms, according to Open Class Actions.

The settlement agreement was signed in December 2025, and the official claims site began accepting elections only recently, according to Open Class Actions. Class members who want the cash option rather than the default Gold Coins must submit their election by November 30, 2026, according to Open Class Actions. A final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for December 31, 2026, according to Open Class Actions.

The official settlement website, YSISettlement.com, lists eligibility windows by state along with class members' legal rights and options, according to the YSI Settlement notice.

How This Differs From the Earlier Kentucky Settlement

This newly opened settlement is separate from an earlier, smaller resolution involving YSI. In 2023, the company settled a Kentucky-only claim for $1.32 million, according to Open Class Actions. The current six-state settlement represents a considerably broader resolution of similar gambling-law claims connected to virtual coin purchases across Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo, according to Open Class Actions.

Because the case remains subject to final court approval, the terms described in the notice are not yet finalized as a matter of law. The scheduled December 31, 2026 hearing is reportedly the point at which the court will decide whether to approve the settlement, according to Open Class Actions.

What This Means for Players

Who is eligible to file a claim?

According to Open Class Actions, eligibility is limited to spenders on Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo who reside in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New Jersey or Massachusetts. Players outside these six states do not appear to be covered under the current notice.

Should players take Gold Coins or the cash option?

The settlement notice describes an automatic Gold Coins award as the default outcome, with a cash election worth 23% of net spending available to those who opt in, according to Open Class Actions. Which option makes sense likely depends on each individual's spending history and whether they still use the platforms, and players with questions may want to review the official notice at the YSI Settlement site before the deadline.

What is the deadline to act?

Class members who want the cash payout rather than the default Gold Coins must submit an election by November 30, 2026, according to Open Class Actions. The final approval hearing is reportedly set for December 31, 2026, so the settlement terms could still be subject to change pending court sign-off.

Does this affect how social casino platforms operate going forward?

The digestive details available do not indicate operational changes to Pulsz or Pulsz Bingo beyond the settlement payouts themselves. Players who engage with sweepstakes-style or social casino platforms should remain aware that these products are not traditional online gambling, though legal scrutiny in this case suggests regulatory and legal attention to virtual coin sales continues. As with any platform involving real-money spending dynamics, players 18+ (21+ in some jurisdictions) who feel their play is becoming a problem can contact 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET for support.