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Maker of 'Blitz Win Cash' App Sued by King & Spalding Client Skillz for Alleged Mobile Gaming Fraud

The complaint, filed Monday by King & Spalding, alleges that Voodoo and co-defendants Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp. falsely market their games as "fair" and "skills-based" to players, despite using an algorithm to rig tournament outcomes.

July 03, 2024 at 11:08 PM

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By Kat Black

What You Need to Know

Leading mobile gaming platform Skillz filed a lawsuit against rivals Voodoo SAS, Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp.
Skillz claims that its competitors are diverting its player base by falsely advertising their games are 'fair' and 'skills-based.'
Skillz recently won a $42.9 million verdict against esports company AviaGames on similar claims.

Esports company Skillz Platform has filed a lawsuit against mobile gaming company Voodoo SAS, which operates the "Blitz Win Cash" app, for allegedly fixing games and defrauding players with bots.

The complaint, filed Monday by King & Spalding in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges that Voodoo and co-defendants Esport Newco SAS and Esport Newco US Corp. violated New York General Business Law and the Lanham Act by falsely marketing their games as "fair" and "skills-based" to players, despite using an algorithm to rig tournament outcomes. Skillz is seeking damages, lost revenue and permanent injunctive relief.