Roblox markets itself as a safe, creative world for kids. But lawsuits and investigations allege a darker reality: predators using Roblox to groom children (often moving them to Discord) and illegal gambling schemes using Robux that target minors. Our firm represents families nationwide in sexual exploitation and child-gambling claims tied to Roblox and third-party casino sites.
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Recent lawsuits allege predators meet kids on Roblox, then shift to Discord for coercion, sextortion, and in the most harrowing cases, real-world abduction or self-harm. In February 2025, a California suit filed for a 13-year-old described exactly this pattern; major outlets covered the case and the platforms’ alleged safety failures.
In 2025, a lawsuit was filed multiple actions on behalf of children from CA, AL, and elsewhere, including a San Mateo case for a 10-year-old abducted after Roblox grooming moved to Discord, and a San Francisco case alleging wrongful death by suicide following years of online exploitation.
Roblox safety updates (Nov 2024): After intense scrutiny—including a high-profile short-seller report—Roblox introduced remote parental controls, DM restrictions for <13, content ratings, and limits on “social hangout” features. Critics say the changes arrived after years of harm. Roblox disputes the report and says safety is foundational.
A class action in N.D. Cal. alleges Roblox conspired with third-party casinos—RBXFlip (Satozuki), Bloxflip (Studs), and RBLXWild—to run an illegal gambling ring targeting minors, using Robux as the wagering currency. The complaint details casino games and asserts these sites can DevEx Robux back into dollars. The case survived in part and is moving forward in discovery.
Robux money value & fees: Players commonly buy Robux at $1.25 per 100 Robux (≈$0.0125/R$); Roblox also operates a Developer Exchange (DevEx) for converting Robux to USD (13+ with eligibility). Marketplace transactions often involve a ~30% platform fee. These economics are central to how gambling losses can translate into real-money harm for families.
Why now: 2024–2025 brought heightened media and investor scrutiny and new parental-control rollouts, but litigation alleges safety gaps persisted while growth was prioritized.
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How do predators exploit Roblox?
Lawsuits and news reports describe a pattern: contact via Roblox → move to Discord → coercion/blackmail and requests for explicit content; some cases escalate to real-world harm.
What gambling behavior is alleged?
Robux can be staked on third-party casino sites (e.g., coin flip, roulette, slots). Complaints allege these sites cash out Robux to USD through mechanisms tied to Roblox’s economy.
Did Roblox improve safety?
In Nov 2024, Roblox rolled out remote parental controls, DM limits for <13, ratings, and feature restrictions. The company disputes negative portrayals; critics say changes came too late.
What’s the status of the gambling class action?
The Colvin v. Roblox case in N.D. Cal. alleges RICO and consumer-law violations; unjust enrichment claims tied to facilitating illegal gambling were not dismissed in a 2024 ruling cited in later filings. Discovery is ongoing.