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Roblox Reaches $12M Settlement with Nevada to Enhance Youth Protections
The gaming platform will implement new safeguards and fund community programs to address concerns over child safety.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 10:20pm
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Roblox's landmark settlement with Nevada aims to create a safer digital environment for the platform's young users through enhanced protections and community investment.Las Vegas TodayThe popular online gaming platform Roblox has reached a $12 million settlement with the state of Nevada to implement enhanced protections for minors using the app. As part of the agreement, Roblox will provide $10 million over three years to support youth programs, fund a law enforcement liaison, and launch an online safety awareness campaign. The settlement also requires age verification for all users and restricts nighttime notifications for minors.
Why it matters
The Roblox settlement represents a landmark agreement between a major tech company and a state government to address growing concerns over child safety and predatory behavior on digital platforms. It could serve as a model for how industry and regulators can collaborate to create stronger safeguards for young users.
The details
Under the settlement, Roblox will implement new features such as facial age estimation technology to limit chat functions for users of different age groups. Adult users and those under 16 will only be allowed to communicate if they are designated as 'trusted friends.' Roblox will also create specialized 'kids accounts' that block access to adult-rated content and only provide access to games deemed suitable for younger audiences. The agreement also expands parental oversight capabilities for users under 16, which was previously only available for those under 13.
- The settlement was announced on April 15, 2026.
- Roblox will pay the $12 million settlement over a 3-year period.
The players
Roblox
A popular online gaming platform used by nearly half of U.S. children under 16.
Aaron Ford
The Democratic Attorney General of Nevada who announced the settlement.
Matt Kaufman
The Chief Safety Officer at Roblox who said the agreement creates a 'blueprint' for protecting children online.
Donch'e King
A supervising criminal investigator at the Nevada Attorney General's office who warned about the threat of online predators.
What they’re saying
“This settlement will create a safer environment for our children online, and I hope that it will serve as a bellwether for how online interactive platforms allow our state's youth to use their products.”
— Aaron Ford, Nevada Attorney General
“Roblox is proud to have worked alongside Attorney General Ford to reach this landmark agreement, which builds on our work to establish a new standard for digital safety.”
— Matt Kaufman, Roblox Chief Safety Officer
“Protecting Nevada's children is not an option; it's our duty.”
— Donch'e King, Supervising Criminal Investigator, Nevada Attorney General's Office
What’s next
The settlement agreement requires Roblox to implement the new youth protection measures over the next three years.
The takeaway
This landmark settlement between Roblox and Nevada represents a significant step forward in establishing stronger safeguards for children on digital platforms. It could serve as a model for how tech companies and regulators can collaborate to address growing concerns over online predators and the mental health impacts of social media on young users.
