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Washington Targets Mobile Casino Apps | Seattle News
Washington’s Attorney General is targeting sixteen casino-style mobile apps, calling them illegal gambling operations and seeking $225 million in restitution. Even without cash-out options, the state argues virtual currency has real value because it lets players keep betting — a stance backed by a 2018 federal ruling. Companies like Playtika and Aristocrat claim new free-currency features change the game, but the state insists the core transaction — buying virtual chips to gamble — remains unchanged. Beyond legal debate, the lawsuit shines a light on devastating personal impacts: users report…
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