Please note the updated schedule:
Trial Date: November 1, 2027 at 9:00 a.m.
What is the Lawsuit about?
The lawsuit was brought by casino operators against manufacturers of automatic card shufflers alleging unlawful monopolization in the U.S. market.
Defendants deny Plaintiffs’ claims. The Court has not decided who is right. Plaintiffs still must prove their claims in this lawsuit at trial.
What is the current status of the Lawsuit?
The lawsuit is currently pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division.
The trial date is set for November 1, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division located at Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, 219 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604.
Who is included as a Class Member?
The Court has certified two classes in this case: (1) a class for injunctive relief and (2) a class for damages. Both classes have the same definition.
You are a Class Member if you purchased or leased automatic card shufflers in the U.S. or its territories from Defendants from April 1, 2009 to December 31, 2022. Original Defendants were Scientific Games Corporation, Bally Technologies, Inc., and Bally Gaming, Inc. Due to corporate restructuring, Defendants are now Light & Wonder, Inc. and LNW Gaming, Inc.
Excluded from the Class are (1) Defendants and their affiliates, including any parent, subsidiary, or related entities; (2) Defendants’ officers, directors, employees, and their immediate families; (3) Judicial officers and court staff assigned to the case; and (4) Any persons or entities whose claims are subject to arbitration.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Your legal rights are affected whether or not you act. For additional information, please review the Long Form Notice, available on the Important Documents page. The deadlines may be moved, canceled, or otherwise modified, so please check this website regularly for updates.
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Do Nothing | Explanation:
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Ask to be Excluded from the Damages Class ("Opt Out") Postmarked by July 28, 2026 | Status: Upcoming | Explanation:
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