
Maker of 'Blitz Win Cash' App Sued by King & Spalding Client Skillz for Alleged Mobile Gaming Fraud
The complaint, filed Monday by King & Spalding, alleges that Voodoo and co-defendants Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp. falsely market their games as "fair" and "skills-based" to players, despite using an algorithm to rig tournament outcomes.
July 03, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Leading mobile gaming platform Skillz filed a lawsuit against rivals Voodoo SAS, Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp.
- Skillz claims that its competitors are diverting its player base by falsely advertising their games are 'fair' and 'skills-based.'
- Skillz recently won a $42.9 million verdict against esports company AviaGames on similar claims.
Esports company Skillz Platform has filed a lawsuit against mobile gaming company Voodoo SAS, which operates the "Blitz Win Cash" app, for allegedly fixing games and defrauding players with bots.
The complaint, filed Monday by King & Spalding in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Voodoo and co-defendants Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp. violated New York General Business Law and the Lanham Act by falsely marketing their games as "fair" and "skills-based" to players, despite using an algorithm to rig tournament outcomes. Skillz is seeking damages, lost revenue and permanent injunctive relief.
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