In lawsuit, Roblox accused of facilitating child gambling – By Sean Noone (News Nation) / Aug 20, 2023
- The popular gaming platform has been downloaded millions of times
- The company previously faced accusations of deceptive advertising practices
- The company faced hundreds of FTC complaints for those alleged practices
(NewsNation) — The online gaming platform Roblox is being accused of preying on children and acting as a de-facto illegal gambling operation, according to multiple reports.
The reported class action lawsuit brought against Roblox Corp. last week in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California accused the company of facilitating gambling by directing kids to third-party websites that feature blackjack, roulette and other games, according to TechCrunch.
It’s not the first time Roblox has found itself in the crosshairs of parents.
In March, Roblox was accused of blurring the lines between content and commercials, NewsNation reported.
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