While the company lures players in with its “free to play” model, the games quickly charge players, according to the plaintiff, meaning they fall under the regulations of Kentucky gambling law. Consumers can also reportedly place wagers to win more gold coins. The plaintiff states that while first-time players are given these virtual “gold coins” for free, after the initial play, consumers must pay real money to purchase these coins. Allegedly, the virtual games allow players to use virtual coins to play slot games. She explains VGW Malta owns and operates virtual casino games through the brands Chumba Casino and Luckyland. She argues she and many other people were harmed because VGW Malta violated Kentucky gambling laws designed to protect individuals. Armstead states she played Chumba Casino and Luckyland Slots games, and lost more than $7,000 doing so. Plaintiff Amy Jo Armstead filed the Chumba Casino and Lucklyand Slots class action lawsuit Sept. VGW Malta Ltd., owner of Chumba Casino and Luckyland Slots, has agreed to pay $11.75 million to end a class action lawsuit claiming the company violated Kentucky gambling laws by selling virtual coins in Luckyland and Chumba Casino slots.Ĭlass members include all Kentucky residents who spent $5 or more at Chumba Casino or Luckyland Slots within a 24-hour period between March 17, 2017, and March 17, 2022.
