Ohio gamers—GameStop might owe you money. See if you qualify in $4.5 million settlement

Ohio customers who bought a video game from GameStop in the past five years may be entitled to money from GameStop. The video game retailer agreed to pay $4.5 million in a settlement over data sharing concerns.

A class-action lawsuit , Alejandro Aldana and Scott Gallie v. GameStop, Inc., alleged that the company shared customers' personal information without their consent. The information can include any details that can be traced back to an initial, like a date of birth, to Facebook via the Facebook Tracking Pixel (now known as Meta Pixel). Marketers use the data-gathering tool to collect information to target users with content and ads.

Here's how to submit a claim.

Who is eligible for a payment in the GameStop settlement?

Customers who bought a video game from the GameStop website between Aug. 18, 2020, and April 17, 2025, are eligible for part of the payout if they were a member of Facebook and had a public profile using their actual name at the time of purchase.

Eligible customers can opt for a cash payment up to $5 or a voucher of up to $10 for use on GameStop's website.

How to submit a claim in Ohio for the GameStop settlement

More information and the claim form can be found on the  class action settlement website.  The form requires that claimants provide their full name, address, email, phone number and proof of ownership of a Facebook account via a link or screenshot.

When is the last day to submit a claim to GameStop?

Those who qualify must submit an online form by Aug. 15, 2025, to claim payment.

How many GameStop stores are in Ohio?

There are 139 GameStop locations in Ohio, the fifth-highest number of stores in the country, according to ScrapeHero data. To find a location near you, visit GameStop's  store locator .

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: GameStop agrees to $4.5M settlement. How Ohioans can get their share