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Skillz has filed a lawsuit against Papaya Gaming for using bots in skill-based games that are meant to be played between humans.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York, follows a previous judgment where Skillz won $42.9 million in a patent-infringement case against AviaGames, which also involved evidence of bot usage in skill-based games.
In the new lawsuit against Papaya Gaming, Skillz alleges fraud in falsely advertising its games as fair and skill-based. It claims that the games are actually manipulated by Papaya through the use of computer algorithms or “bots” posing as human players.
Skillz accuses Papaya of transforming legal games of human skill into illegal games of chance by using bots. This allows Papaya to control game outcomes and revenue generation, affecting the overall fairness of the gaming experience.
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According to Skillz, Papaya Games’ Solitaire Cash and 21 Cash titles are similar to Skillz’s games but are unfairly controlled by bots. Skillz is seeking comments from Papaya Games on the matter.
Skillz alleges that by using bots to manipulate game outcomes, Papaya maximizes its profits while giving players the illusion of fair competition. This deceptive practice has misled consumers and affected the integrity of skill-based gaming offered by Papaya.
Skills also claims that Papaya’s statements regarding fair play and lack of vested interest in outcomes are misleading. The use of bots by Papaya undermines the skill-based nature of its games and misleads players who expect a fair and competitive gaming environment.
By revealing Papaya’s use of bots, former employees have confirmed that all of Papaya’s games are not truly skill-based, as they are influenced by external factors beyond player skill.
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