Sweepstakes casino operator High 5 Games was denied its motion to dismiss a lawsuit in California that aims to shut down the website.
A judge in the San Francisco Superior Court tentatively denied the motion, which allows the case to proceed. The lawsuit was brought by Thomas Portugal, who claims High 5 Entertainment, the company behind High 5 Games and High 5 Casino, deceived him into depositing and losing money on the platforms.
Betting and gaming lawyer Daniel Wallach highlighted the decision on X, noting that Judge Christine Van Aken stated in the ruling: “Here, Portugal alleges an injury in paying money for an illegal service, and in being deceived by the service. That is enough for standing.”
