Riverside Casino to Pay $1.5M to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit

The Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino in Laughlin, Nevada, has agreed to a class-action settlement of at least $1.5 million to compensate employees and customers affected by a July 2024 cyberattack. The payout fund is intended to cover losses tied to the security incident, according to the terms of the proposed agreement.

The breach compromised sensitive information belonging to resort staff and patrons, prompting a lawsuit that accused the property of failing to safeguard personal data. The exact nature of the compromised data was not detailed in the settlement announcement, but the incident triggered legal action shortly after it came to light.

The resort is owned and operated by the family of the late Don Laughlin, the casino founder who gave the city its name. The settlement resolves claims brought as part of a class-action case stemming from the attack, with the property agreeing to set aside the funds to address affected individuals.

Legal filings indicate the proposed settlement requires court approval before it takes effect. If approved, eligible staff and patrons will be able to seek compensation from the $1.5 million pool, which represents a minimum commitment from the resort.

The cyberattack is among a growing number of security incidents targeting gaming properties in recent years. Casinos holding large volumes of customer and employee data have become frequent targets, resulting in numerous class-action lawsuits and multimillion-dollar settlements across the industry.