The Quinault Nation in Washington State has filed a lawsuit against Valve, a renowned global gaming giant, for illegal gambling.
“Valve is well aware of the skins gambling that goes on, is well aware that skins have real world cash value, which has increased their popularity and value, and actively encourages and facilitates skins gambling,” according to the suit, filed.
In 2016, a judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Valve over alleged illegal gambling with Counter Strike: Global Offensive.
The company has long insisted it does not maintain relationships with third party gambling operators. In 2016, the company sent cease and desist letters to 40 of its streaming partners, severing ties with some.
Quinault Nation Files Lawsuit against Valve
ByNiji Narayan
Apr 16, 2019
By Niji Narayan
Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.