Venetian Las Vegas $1.6M Privacy Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Vasquez v. Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC, No. 5:25-cv-07934

If you’re a California resident who booked a Venetian Las Vegas hotel stay online, or even just browsed venetianlasvegas.com, between September 18, 2024 and March 16, 2026 — yes, you’re likely included. Venetian agreed to pay $1.6 million combined to settle claims it shared website visitors’ data with third parties without permission. You have until November 24, 2026, to file a claim.

Venetian Las Vegas Privacy Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Details
Settlement Amount	$1,600,000 combined — a $931,713.50 Booking Fund and a $668,286.50 Browsing Fund
Claim Deadline	November 24, 2026
Who Qualifies	California residents who, while in California, booked a Venetian hotel stay through venetianlasvegas.com (Booking Class) and/or accessed or navigated the site (Browsing Class) between September 18, 2024 and March 16, 2026
Estimated Payout	Approximately $71.39 per Booking Class member; approximately $3.60 per Browsing Class member — both pro rata estimates based on a projected claims rate
Proof Required (Yes/No)	No — eligibility is self-attested on the Claim Form
Settlement Status	Preliminary approval granted August 14, 2026; Final Approval Hearing scheduled
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court, Northern District of California — No. 5:25-cv-07934
Law Alleged	California Penal Code §§ 631-632 (California Invasion of Privacy Act, or CIPA)
Administrator	Epiq
Official Claim Site	venetianlasvegassettlement.com
Last Updated	September 25, 2026

Who Is Venetian Las Vegas and Why Are They Being Sued Over Website Privacy?

Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC runs the resort’s booking and marketing website, venetianlasvegas.com, where guests search rooms, check rates, and complete reservations. Plaintiff Max Vasquez argues that site quietly handed visitors’ guest record information and private communications to third parties without permission — the same kind of embedded tracking tool that’s put dozens of hotel, retail, and media sites in California courts over the past two years. Venetian denies violating any law but settled to avoid the cost of continued litigation.

What Did Venetian Las Vegas Do to Website Visitors Between 2024 and 2026?

The lawsuit claims Venetian disclosed website users’ guest record information and confidential communications to third parties without permission, in violation of California Penal Code §§ 631-632 — California’s wiretapping and eavesdropping statute, better known as CIPA. Two separate groups were affected differently: people who simply browsed the site had their navigation activity allegedly shared, while people who went further and booked a room had their reservation details allegedly shared too. That’s why this settlement splits into two funds instead of one.

The LA Times settled a similar CIPA tracking claim over third-party trackers on its site, and Wisp’s smaller CIPA settlement followed the same pro-rata payment structure Venetian is using here. This has become a well-worn legal path in California: embed a tracking tool, get sued under a 1960s wiretapping law never written with websites in mind, settle before trial.

That’s the honest observation worth sitting with: nobody has to prove you were harmed by the data sharing to get paid here. You just have to show you were on the site.

Who Qualifies for the Venetian Las Vegas Privacy Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you. There are two separate classes, and you may belong to one or both.

• California residents who, while physically in California, made a Venetian hotel reservation through venetianlasvegas.com between September 18, 2024 and March 16, 2026 (the Booking Class)
• California residents who, while physically in California, simply accessed or navigated venetianlasvegas.com during that same window, whether or not they booked anything (the Browsing Class)
• Anyone who did both can file for both funds on the same Claim Form
• People who visited the site from outside California, or who live in California but were traveling elsewhere when they browsed, are not covered

Venetian Website Visitors Outside California — Are You Still Covered?

No. Both classes require you to have been physically in California at the time, not just a California resident browsing from elsewhere. CIPA is a California statute, and this settlement was built entirely around that state’s residents and their location at the time they used the site.

That’s a narrower bar than “lives in California” — it’s “was in California when it happened,” which matters if you were traveling.

Not sure if you qualify for the Venetian Las Vegas settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help you sort out edge cases — like being a California resident who booked while out of state — before the November 24 deadline.

How Much Can Venetian Las Vegas Settlement Class Members Get?

This settlement pays two different pro rata amounts depending on which class you’re in, and both numbers move depending on how many people file.

The Booking Fund holds $931,713.50, with a claims rate estimated around 20% — working out to an estimated $71.39 per Booking Class member. The Browsing Fund holds $668,286.50, with a claims rate estimated around 10% — working out to an estimated $3.60 per Browsing Class member. Attorneys’ fees, administration costs, and a $5,000 service award to Vasquez come out of both funds proportionally before anyone gets paid, and Class Counsel can seek up to one-third of the combined $1.6 million.

Booking Class Payout — Estimated $71.39 Per Person

Browsing Class Payout — Estimated $3.60 Per Person

Why the Two Funds Pay So Differently

The gap between $71.39 and $3.60 isn’t a mistake — booking a room meant handing over more sensitive information (names, contact details, reservation specifics) than simply loading a webpage, so the Booking Fund is larger and the estimated per-person payout is too.

Payments arrive as a check, or by PayPal or Venmo if you choose that option on your Claim Form. That’s worth noting: checks expire 180 days after they’re issued, longer than many settlements give you.

How to File Your Venetian Las Vegas Settlement Claim

1. Go to claim.venetianlasvegassettlement.com
2. Log in or start a new claim and confirm whether you’re filing as a Booking Class member, a Browsing Class member, or both
3. Enter your name and contact information
4. Choose how you want to be paid — check, PayPal, or Venmo
5. Submit before November 24, 2026
6. Watch your email — Epiq may follow up if anything’s incomplete

Takes about 5 minutes online — no receipts or documentation required. ⚠️ File now at claim.venetianlasvegassettlement.com if you haven’t already.

Should Venetian Las Vegas Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 24, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Venetian Las Vegas Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment from either fund, but you keep your right to sue Venetian separately over the same claims. Most people shouldn’t opt out without talking to a lawyer first. The opt-out deadline is November 24, 2026, and requests go by mail to Venetian Las Vegas Settlement, P.O. Box 3278, Portland, OR 97208-3278.

How to Object to the Venetian Las Vegas Settlement

Objecting means staying in the class while telling the court you don’t like the deal. Written objections must clearly identify the case name and number, be filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California — either electronically, in person, or mailed to the Class Action Clerk at 280 South 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113 — and be postmarked by November 24, 2026. The Final Approval Hearing is December 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Courtroom 8 of the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building, San Jose, California.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 24 if you’re considering either option.

Venetian Las Vegas Privacy Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Class Period Begins	September 18, 2024
Class Period Ends	March 16, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted	August 14, 2026
Class Counsel’s Fee Request Filed	By October 20, 2026
Claim, Exclusion & Objection Deadline	November 24, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	December 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
Expected Payment Date	45 days after final approval and any appeals are resolved

Venetian Las Vegas Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 5:25-cv-07934

Do I need a lawyer to file a Venetian Las Vegas settlement claim?

 No. The Claim Form at claim.venetianlasvegassettlement.com is built to be filed on your own, and Class Counsel — Philip L. Fraietta and Stefan Bogdanovich of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. — already represent the class for free.

Is the Venetian Las Vegas settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It’s overseen by Judge P. Casey Pitts in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, case No. 5:25-cv-07934, and administered by Epiq — not a random text or email.

When will Venetian Las Vegas settlement payments be sent?

 45 days after the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved. The Final Approval Hearing is December 3, 2026.

What if I missed the Venetian Las Vegas claim deadline?

 If you miss November 24, 2026, you won’t receive a payment from either fund, and you’ll still be bound by the settlement’s release of claims unless you separately excluded yourself by that same date.

Will my Venetian Las Vegas settlement payment be taxed?

 The settlement materials don’t address tax treatment specifically. Check with a tax professional about how to handle a privacy settlement payment.

Can I file for both the Booking and Browsing funds?

 Yes, if you both browsed the site and made a reservation through it during the class period, you can submit one Claim Form covering both classes.

How much will I get from the Venetian Las Vegas settlement?

 It depends on which class you’re in and how many others file valid claims. The estimates — about $71.39 for Booking Class members and $3.60 for Browsing Class members — assume roughly 20% and 10% claims rates respectively; your actual payment could be higher or lower.

What specific law does this settlement resolve claims under?

 California Penal Code §§ 631-632, the California Invasion of Privacy Act, which prohibits unauthorized interception or disclosure of electronic communications — the same statute behind a wave of website-tracking lawsuits against hotels, retailers, and media companies.

Sources Used in This Venetian Las Vegas Privacy Settlement Article

• Court-Authorized Long-Form Notice — Vasquez v. Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 5:25-cv-07934: https://cdn.epiqglobal.com/de/a1/9a7180f34450b236e6e0948da737/vasquez-v-venetian-long-form-notice-an127-v04.pdf
• Official Settlement Website — administered by Epiq: https://venetianlasvegassettlement.com/
• Official FAQ Page — Vasquez v. Venetian Las Vegas Gaming, LLC Settlement: https://venetianlasvegassettlement.com/faq

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the court-authorized Long-Form Notice and the official settlement website administered by Epiq, as of September 25, 2026. Last Updated: September 25, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.