Published
December 22, 2025
Updated
July 30, 2026
The proposed Papaya Gaming settlement addresses allegations that purported skill-based mobile games used undisclosed bots.
Current Status
Claims closed on January 30, 2026. The court continued the original March 2 hearing to March 25, 2026, but the official site does not post a later final-approval order or payment schedule. A passed hearing date alone does not establish approval.StatusClaims closed; approval not posted
Claim DeadlineJanuary 30, 2026 (Passed)
Proposed Fund$15 million
Payment UpdateNo official schedule posted
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Papaya Gaming represented its games as contests between human players while using undisclosed bots or simulated opponents. Papaya denied the allegations and wrongdoing.Who Was Covered?
The proposed class generally includes people in the United States or its territories who held a Papaya account and deposited money into a covered game from January 1, 2019 through September 5, 2024.What Benefits Are Proposed?
The agreement provides pro rata cash payments for valid claimants and potential in-game cash for eligible active accounts. Benefits remain subject to final court approval and any further proceedings.Official Information
Review the latest information on the Papaya Mobile Gaming Settlement website.
Proposed Fund
$15 million
Case Title
Barcelo, et al. v. Papaya Gaming Ltd., et al.
Case Number
24STCV32626
Court
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Current Milestone
No final-approval order posted
Official Website
Papaya Mobile Gaming Settlement
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