California man has filed a proposed class action accusing Fliff Inc. of illegal sports betting in the Golden State. The complaint claims the “free-to-play” Fliff app violates the Wire Act, the California Unfair Competition Law, and anti-bookmaking laws.
The plaintiff, Bishoy Neshim, claims he lost over $7,000 using the app. He seeks more than $5 million in damages for himself and others who may have been affected.
The complaint filed with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California characterizes Fliff’s free-to-play business model as a “lure” to attract the consumer with the free option (“Fliff Coins”) and then “switch” them to playing with real money (“Fliff Cash”). That can be withdrawn and wired directly to user’s bank accounts. “That’s the epitome of an online sports book,” the complaint says.
The June 6 filing also seeks an injunction to stop Fliff from offering its contests across state lines, an alleged violation of the federal Wire Act.
The plaintiff, Bishoy Neshim, claims he lost over $7,000 using the app. He seeks more than $5 million in damages for himself and others who may have been affected.
The complaint filed with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California characterizes Fliff’s free-to-play business model as a “lure” to attract the consumer with the free option (“Fliff Coins”) and then “switch” them to playing with real money (“Fliff Cash”). That can be withdrawn and wired directly to user’s bank accounts. “That’s the epitome of an online sports book,” the complaint says.
The June 6 filing also seeks an injunction to stop Fliff from offering its contests across state lines, an alleged violation of the federal Wire Act.