Eureka Casino Settles Data Breach Class-Action Lawsuit for $1M
Eureka Casino will pay $1 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2022 data breach affecting nearly 230,000 individuals.Summary
Eureka Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, has reached a $1 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit related to a data breach that occurred in 2022. The breach compromised the personal information of approximately 229,000 customers and employees, including full names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license numbers. Plaintiffs alleged the casino was slow to notify those affected, waiting about a month to alert individuals. Affected individuals can claim up to $5,000 in reimbursement for expenses incurred due to the breach, with any remaining funds distributed pro-rata. The settlement comes amid a rise in cyberattacks targeting casinos, including recent incidents at Wynn Resorts and potential threats at Caesars Entertainment, mirroring a $30 million payment made by Caesars in 2023 following a similar breach.
(Source：Gamblingnews)