If you dropped real money on myVEGAS, Pop! Slots, or another Playstudios casino app while living in one of six states, there’s a settlement with your name on it — literally. The catch? The default payout is virtual currency (more chips you can’t cash out). To get actual money sent to your PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle, you have to raise your hand and file an election form before October 21, 2026. Miss that date and you’re stuck with chips.
Here’s exactly how the White, et al. v. Playstudios US, LLC settlement works, who qualifies, and how to grab the cash option in a few minutes.
What This Settlement Is About
A class action accused Playstudios of selling virtual chips in its social casino apps in a way that allegedly violated certain state gambling laws. Playstudios denies wrongdoing but agreed to a settlement fund (reported at roughly $3 million) to resolve the case. If you spent money in any of these titles while located in a covered state during that state’s eligibility window, you’re likely a class member:
- myVEGAS (Facebook, Mobile, and www.myvegas.com)
- Pop! Slots
- myKONAMI Slots
- MGM Slots Live
- myVEGAS Blackjack
- myVEGAS Bingo
Only money spent counts — buying coins, chips, or packages. Free play doesn’t qualify.
The Two Payout Options (This Is the Important Part)
Every eligible class member gets a benefit. The question is which kind, and that’s entirely up to you:
| Option | What you get | How it’s paid | Action needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash (election) | Up to 23% of your total qualifying spend | PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or a mailed paper check | Must file an election form by Oct 21, 2026 |
| Virtual currency (default) | 27% of your total qualifying spend | In-app chips/coins only — not withdrawable | None — you get this automatically if you do nothing |
Notice the trade-off: the virtual-currency figure (27%) is a bigger percentage than the cash figure (23%), but it’s funny money you can only spend back inside the apps. For most people who want real, usable money, 23% in your pocket beats 27% in chips — but if you genuinely plan to keep playing, the chips may be worth more to you.
One catch on the cash: the 17% cap
The cash benefit is capped at a cumulative 17% of the total settlement fund. If so many people elect cash that the total exceeds that cap, the administrator can reduce each cash payment proportionally and pay the shortfall in virtual currency instead. In plain terms: your cash amount could come in a little lighter than the headline 23% if there’s a rush of elections. It’s still cash — just potentially trimmed.
Are You Eligible? Check Your State and Dates
Your qualifying spend only counts if it happened during your state’s class period. These windows differ a lot — Kentucky’s, in particular, is an older window that already closed.
| State | Class period (spending window) |
|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | March 8, 2022 – June 30, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | July 26, 2022 – June 30, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | January 2, 2024 – June 30, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | July 26, 2022 – June 30, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | November 12, 2022 – June 30, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | July 5, 2018 – June 29, 2023 |
How to Claim the Cash Payout: Step by Step
- Find your notice or Class Member ID. Many class members received an email or postcard with an ID code. You don’t strictly need it, but it speeds things up.
- Go to the official site: GamingAppSettlement.com (which routes to the administrator’s portal at gamingappsettlement.pnclassaction.com). This is the only official place to file.
- Open the Election Form. This is the form that tells the administrator you want cash instead of virtual currency.
- Choose your payment method: PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or paper check. For the digital options, enter the exact email or phone number tied to that account.
- Double-check your details and submit. Online submissions must be completed — or mailed forms postmarked — by October 21, 2026.
That’s it. If you do nothing, you’ll simply receive the 27% virtual-currency award by default.
Worked example #1 — the cash route
Maria in New Jersey spent $400 on Pop! Slots coins between 2024 and 2026. She files the election form and picks Venmo. Her cash benefit is up to 23% of $400 = $92, sent to her Venmo (subject to the 17%-cap adjustment if elections run high).
Worked example #2 — doing nothing
James in Ohio spent the same $400 but ignores the notice. He automatically receives 27% in virtual currency = $108 worth of chips inside the app — nice if he still plays, but he can’t withdraw a cent of it.
Key Dates to Put on Your Calendar
- October 21, 2026 — deadline to file your cash election form, to exclude yourself (opt out), or to object.
- November 10, 2026 — final approval (fairness) hearing. Payments go out after the settlement is approved and any appeals clear.
Excluding yourself means you keep the right to sue Playstudios separately but get nothing from this deal. Objecting lets you stay in the class while telling the court why you think the terms are unfair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need proof of how much I spent?
Usually no. The settlement administrator and Playstudios have purchase records tied to your account, so your award is calculated from their data. Just make sure the contact and payment info on your election form is accurate so the money reaches you.
Which payment method should I pick — PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check?
Any of them delivers the same amount. Digital options (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle) are typically faster and avoid a check getting lost in the mail. Choose the one whose linked email or phone number you’re confident is current and active — a typo can delay or misroute your payment.
Is this settlement payout taxable?
Small class action refunds like this are often treated as a return of money you spent rather than income, but tax treatment depends on your situation. If you’re unsure, check with a tax professional. WalletWisp can’t give tax advice.
I played but I’m not sure I lived in a covered state at the time — what now?
Eligibility is based on where you were located when you spent the money, within your state’s class period above. If you think you qualify, visit the official settlement site and use the lookup tool or contact the administrator before the October 21, 2026 deadline rather than assuming you’re out.
Bottom Line
The default here quietly hands you chips you can’t cash. If you’d rather have real money, the move is simple: file the election form at the official settlement site, pick PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check, and do it before October 21, 2026. It takes a few minutes and could put up to 23% of your old spending back in your wallet — don’t let the deadline pass on autopilot.
WalletWisp is an informational resource, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Always confirm details on the official settlement website before filing.
