I joined a class-action lawsuit and was surprisingly awarded $28,000. It didn't change my life, but it changed my mindset

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I joined a class-action lawsuit and was surprisingly awarded $28,000. It didn't change my life, but it changed my mindset

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I used to gamble on a site called DoubleDown Casino.
When two virtual slot machines never paid out, I joined a class-action lawsuit.
I earned $28,000 because that's what they thought I'd spend in a lifetime, so it was a wake-up call.
I couldn't believe my eyes.…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-08-03 11:47:01.