A High Court judge found in favor of Flutter’s brand, Betfair, rejecting a petition filed by a gambler who lost more than £1 million.
Flutter Entertainment, the well-known gaming and betting firm, recently won a significant case brought against one of its brands operating in the United Kingdom. The country’s High Court issued its ruling in a case brought against the corporation by an individual who lost approximately £1.5 million ($1.89 million) gaming with Betfair.
Legal claim against Betfair dismissed.
The complaint concerns Lee Gibson, a gambler who utilized Flutter’s Betfair brand for a decade and lost £1,480,728 ($1.87 million). Between November 2009 and April 2019, the man lost a substantial amount of money wagering on sports. On Friday, High Court Judge Bird effectively ended the legal battle by rejecting the plaintiff’s complaint against Betfair.
The Judge sided with the gaming company, ruling that Gibson’s “claim must be dismissed in its entirety.” Furthermore, High Court Judge Bird stated, “Given my findings, I do not propose to deal with quantum issues, contributory negligence, or limitation issues.” I thank all attorneys for their assistance.”
In his action, Gibson claimed that Betfair violated its duty of care by failing to safeguard him. The man, who suffered significant losses while gambling with the operator, claimed that he showed indicators of problem gambling, such as escalating losses and a high frequency of betting. Furthermore, Gibson said that Betfair promos drove him to spend even more on gaming.
Insufficient evidence.
The complainant tried to recoup funds lost with the betting operator. Gibson claimed that he had a gambling problem and that Betfair did not interfere or prevent him from losing more money, resulting in accumulated losses over a decade.
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Betfair dismissed the plaintiff’s allegations. The betting operator said that it followed the appropriate regulatory framework. Furthermore, Betfair claimed that its internal monitoring systems failed to detect Gibson’s questionable behavior during his gambling with the operator.
The court ruled in favor of Betfair, concluding that the plaintiff did not submit sufficient evidence to indicate that the betting company breached its contract or was negligent. While the betting organization has a duty of care to identify consumers who may be engaging in hazardous behavior, the court emphasized the importance of providing sufficient evidence to substantiate such failures.
The court’s ruling is significant, especially given that earlier this year, courts throughout Europe sided with plaintiffs who lost money while gambling online. Market regulation remains complex, but the most recent ruling can be used as a stepping stone for future comparable instances, allowing one party to prove its argument.
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