New York Woman Files Class Action Suit Against Blazesoft
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against online gambling operator Blazesoft in New York.
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE:The complaint, initiated by NY resident Autumn Boatner, claims Blazesoft and its casino platforms - Zula Casino, Sportzino, and Fortune Coins - violated regulations.
Boatner alleges Blazesoft's online casino games' sweepstakes features caused her to lose money. The suit filed with the District Court of New York labeled Blazesoft's games as "predatory schemes" that deceived users about their true nature.
Additionally, the suit claims that Blazesoft falsely advertised its platforms as free-to-play while they actually operate as unregulated gambling traps where users risk and lose real money.
Dual-Currency Model Favors House
In the filing, Boatner's legal team noted that Blazesoft's dual-currency system—Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins—makes it difficult for players to cash out winnings. They stated that players on Sportzino and Zula must have at least 50 Sweeps Coins and meet unclear redemption requirements to withdraw.
The lawsuit also asserts that the 1:1 ratio between dollars spent and Sweeps Coins received contradicts clauses in the platforms' terms of service that claim they don't offer real-money gambling.
Boatner's lawyers contend that buying Gold Coin packs, which come with 'free' Sweeps Coins, is a thinly veiled way of purchasing Sweeps Coins, given the packs' pricing structure.
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Boatner claimed she had lost more than $50 playing the virtual slots and casino-style games on the platforms. According to the filing, she is seeking to recover the losses under New York General Obligation Law, originally passed in 1963 and most recently updated in 2023.
Blazesoft Allegedly Targeted Young People
The complaint also accuses Blazesoft of preying on vulnerable populations, including youth and those prone to gambling addiction. It alleges that Blazesoft's platforms allow anyone over 18 to gamble, disregarding New York law requiring gamblers to be at least 21.
The suit also questioned Blazesoft's business structure. The lawyers noted that the company's Delaware-based branding lacks a genuine presence, while it actually operates from Ontario, Canada.
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