Big Tech Faces Lawsuit for Enabling Addiction Through Casino-Style Apps

A groundbreaking federal lawsuit has put Apple, Google, and Meta in the spotlight, accusing them of enabling—and profiting from—highly addictive casino-style apps that mimic real gambling. These apps, available through their app stores and platform, are designed to hook users with an “authentic Vegas-style” experience, often leading to dangerous addiction, depression, and even suicidal thoughts.
This is more than just a legal dispute—it’s a wake-up call. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose, California, refused to dismiss the lawsuit, rejecting the companies’ reliance on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This law typically shields online platforms from liability for third-party content, but the judge ruled it does not apply here because these companies actively processed payments and collected billions in commissions from these addictive apps.
Plaintiffs allege the tech giants made over $2 billion from this exploitative scheme, knowingly profiting from apps that trap users in cycles of gambling addiction. These are not harmless games—they are engineered to manipulate your brain’s reward system and keep you hooked.
If you or someone you know uses these apps, be cautious. These platforms are not neutral bystanders—they are part of a system designed to maximise your time, money, and addiction. Protect your mind and question what’s really behind those flashy slot machines on your screen.
Your attention and your mind deserve better.