A major legal battle has erupted over allegations of illegal online gambling, drawing attention to the pervasive issue of unregulated digital casinos. Jill Fitzer, a resident of Franklin County, Ohio, filed a statewide class action complaint against Moshy Gaming, LLC in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on November 20, 2025. The lawsuit accuses Moshy Gaming of operating unlawful online gambling games that have caused significant financial losses to Ohio residents.
The complaint alleges that Moshy Gaming’s online games simulate slot machines and other gambling activities through their Moozi.com website. According to Fitzer, these games involve two types of virtual currency: gold coins and sweeps coins. While gold coins are purchasable and extend playing time without real-world redemption value, sweeps coins are claimed by Moshy to be non-purchasable but are included as “gifts” with gold coin purchases. These sweeps coins can be used in gambling games for potential cash winnings, effectively turning them into real-money wagers. Fitzer argues that this structure violates both federal and state laws governing illegal gambling operations.
Fitzer’s lawsuit seeks several forms of relief from the court. She requests a determination that Moshy’s games violate federal law under 18 U.S.C. § 1955 and are therefore unenforceable in federal court. Additionally, she calls for a ruling that the terms of service provided by Moshy—particularly those concerning arbitration clauses—are void under Ohio law due to their role in facilitating illegal gambling activities. Furthermore, the plaintiff seeks restitution under various Ohio statutes including the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act and claims unjust enrichment by Moshy at the expense of Ohio residents.
The class action aims to represent all Ohio residents who have lost money on Moshy’s platforms within applicable statute limitations. It highlights broader societal concerns about the impact of “social casino” games on individuals prone to gambling addiction—a problem exacerbated by aggressive marketing tactics targeting vulnerable users.
Fitzer is represented by attorney Joshua D. Rockwell from Rockwell LLC based in Worthington, Ohio. The case is presided over by Judge Sarah D. Morrison and Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura under Case ID 2:25-cv-01357-SDM-CMV.
Source: 225cv01357_Fitzer_v_Moshy_Gaming_LLC_Complaint_Southern_District_Ohio.pdf
