“As a result, operators in Washington will have to block Washington going forward.”Ī three-judge panel of the U.S. “This opinion is a disaster for Washington consumers who enjoy free social games,” said Jeff Ifrah, founder of Ifrah Law in Washington, D.C.
A Seattle federal appeals court ruling that the Big Fish social casino constitutes illegal online gambling will likely require operator to block players from a state that has been a mecca for social gaming developers, gaming attorneys told GamblingCompliance.