Yellow Social Interactive agreed to an estimated $14 million settlement covering Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo players in six states. The deal resolves claims that its virtual-coin sales violated state gambling laws. Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo are casino-style sites where players spend money on virtual coins for play. According to Deadspin in its settlement coverage, the operator will compensate eligible spenders through coins by default and cash by election.
Official resources:
- Read the official notice from Ysisettlement — Use this primary source to verify the official announcement.
- Read the official notice from Deadspin — Use this primary source to verify the official announcement.
Table of Contents
- Who is covered in the six states?
- What is the default coin payment?
- How do you choose cash instead?
- What are the deadlines?
- What rights do you give up?
Who is covered in the six states?
The class includes people who spent money playing Pulsz or Pulsz Bingo while located in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New Jersey, or Massachusetts. According to the YSI Settlement Administrator on the court-authorized settlement site, coverage runs through Aug. 31, 2026, with different start dates by state. State start dates are Alabama on Mar.
8, 2022, Tennessee on Nov. 12, 2022, and Kentucky on June 29, 2023. Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts start on Feb. 19, 2024. Only spending during your state window counts.
- Played Pulsz or Pulsz Bingo with real-money spending.
- Were located in one of the six listed states at the time.
- Spent within that state's start date through Aug. 31, 2026.
What is the default coin payment?
Class members who do nothing receive 27% of net spending as Gold Coins. According to the YSI Settlement FAQ in its benefit explanation, the rate is 10,000 coins per dollar after fees and administration costs.
For example, $100 in qualifying net spending yields $27 in value as 270,000 Gold Coins. Fees and administration come off the fund before that calculation. The result is virtual currency, not money.
How do you choose cash instead?
Members may elect 23% of net purchases in cash, or a combination of cash and coins. According to WiseVoter reporting in its settlement breakdown, the cash choice requires an active election.
File the election online or by mail through the settlement administrator. Doing nothing leaves you with coins only. Cash seekers should keep purchase records and mailing proof.
What are the deadlines?
Elections, exclusions, and objections are due Nov. 30, 2026. The court will hold a final-approval hearing on Dec. 31, 2026. No benefits are final until the court grants final approval.
The case is Robinson v. Yellow Social Interactive, Ltd., No. 33-CV-2025-900072.00 in Franklin County, Alabama, which granted preliminary approval on Aug. 31, 2026. Appeals or changes at the hearing could delay payment.
What rights do you give up?
YSI denies violating any law and says it settled only to avoid uncertainty and expense. The deal therefore establishes no finding of wrongdoing. Staying in the class waives your right to sue separately over the same coin-purchase claims.
Doing nothing still waives suit rights while delivering only virtual currency. Anyone wanting to preserve an individual claim must request exclusion by Nov. 30, 2026.