Quick Answer: Yellow Social Interactive, the company behind Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo, agreed to a settlement with an estimated total benefit of about $14 million over the sale of virtual coins in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Eligible players automatically receive Gold Coins worth 27% of what they spent, or can elect 23% in cash instead. The cash election deadline is November 30, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Estimated total benefit: about $14 million
- Default benefit: Gold Coins worth 27% of your spending, at 10,000 Gold Coins per $1, with no action needed
- Cash option: 23% of your spending, only if you submit an election form
- Covers players in six states during set class periods ending August 31, 2026
- Election, opt out and objection deadline: November 30, 2026
- Final approval hearing: December 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Russellville, Alabama
Quick Summary
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Estimated total benefit | About $14,000,000 |
| Who is covered | People who spent money on Pulsz or Pulszbingo in Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New Jersey or Massachusetts during the class periods |
| Default benefit | Gold Coins worth 27% of spending, less fees and costs |
| Cash election | 23% of spending, less fees and costs |
| Election, opt out and objection deadline | November 30, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | December 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m., Judge Brian P. Hamilton |
| Official site | YSISettlement.com |
| Phone | 1-833-656-1878 |
| Administrator | YSI Settlement Administrator, PO Box 1029, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 |
| Case | Robinson v. Yellow Social Interactive, Ltd., No. 33-CV-2025-900072.00, Circuit Court of Franklin County, Alabama |
What the Pulsz Settlement Is About
Pulsz and Pulsz Bingo are social casino style games where players buy virtual coins. The lawsuit says selling those coins violated gambling laws in certain states, which let players recover money they lost. Yellow Social Interactive denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle. A smaller Pulsz settlement covering Kentucky players closed in 2024, and this new case covers a different period and five more states.
Who Qualifies
You are in the class if you spent money playing Pulsz or Pulszbingo while in one of these states during its class period.
| State | Class period |
|---|---|
| Alabama | March 8, 2022 to August 31, 2026 |
| Tennessee | November 12, 2022 to August 31, 2026 |
| Kentucky | June 29, 2023 to August 31, 2026 |
| Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts | February 19, 2024 to August 31, 2026 |
How Much Will You Get?
- Gold Coins (default): 27% of what you spent, after administration costs, attorney fees and incentive awards, credited at 10,000 Gold Coins per $1 and paid in installments over two or five years depending on the amount
- Cash (by election): 23% of what you spent, after the same deductions, paid by check or electronic transfer
Total cash elections are capped at 25% of the estimated total benefit. If cash requests exceed the cap, the shortfall is paid in Gold Coins. Gold Coins have no cash value, so the cash option is the only way to receive money. Class counsel will ask for no more than 30% of the settlement, and each class representative may ask for up to $10,000. See how class action payouts are calculated.
How to Elect Cash in the Pulsz Settlement
- Find your settlement notice if you received one, and keep any ID it shows.
- Go directly to YSISettlement.com and open the election form.
- Enter the details from your notice and choose cash.
- Submit online by 11:59:59 p.m. CST on November 30, 2026, or mail the paper form postmarked by that date.
If you want Gold Coins, you do not need to do anything. Electing is free. See what to do when you get a class action notice.
Do You Need Proof?
No. Your spending is calculated from Pulsz account records, so no receipts are needed.
Opting Out or Objecting
The deadline to opt out or object is also November 30, 2026, and requests must include your Player ID or User ID. Opting out keeps your right to sue separately but means no Gold Coins or cash. If you stay in, you give up the right to sue over these claims.
When Will Payments Be Made?
Cash payments are due within 60 days after final approval and any appeals. Checks expire 90 days after they are issued, so cash them quickly. The final approval hearing is December 31, 2026 at the Franklin County Circuit Court, 410 N. Jackson Avenue, Russellville, Alabama.
Watch for Scams
Sweepstakes players are common scam targets. Use only YSISettlement.com, never pay to file and never share your casino login. See our guide to class action settlement scams.
Is the Payment Taxable?
Possibly, especially for larger cash payments. See is settlement money taxable and ask a tax professional.
Common Questions About the Pulsz Settlement
Do I have to do anything to get the Pulsz settlement?
Not for Gold Coins, which are credited automatically. To get cash, you must submit an election form by November 30, 2026.
How much cash will I get from the Pulsz settlement?
23% of what you spent during the class period, less fees and costs. For example, someone who spent $500 would start from about $115 before deductions.
Which states are included in the Pulsz settlement?
Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts.
Pulsz stopped operating in my state. Can I still get Gold Coins?
Yes, but the account is reactivated only to play the awarded coins. If you would rather have money, elect cash before the deadline.
Is YSISettlement.com legitimate?
Yes. It is the official website named in the court approved notice for Robinson v. Yellow Social Interactive.
Summary
The Pulsz settlement gives eligible players in six states Gold Coins worth 27% of their spending automatically, or 23% in cash if they elect it by November 30, 2026. See our open class action settlements for other claims.
Sources: Court approved long form notice, official settlement FAQ. This page is for information only and is not legal advice.
Official Settlement Notice
Read the court approved long form notice for the Pulsz settlement below.