As a result, Betano had to return \u20ac4,380 (US$4,379) of the \u20ac5,380 (US$5,379) the bettor lost. This precedent could lead to further losses for operators under the same ruling.<\/p>\n
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There are also lawsuits against operators for other reasons. If a gaming platform didn’t have a license to operate in the country, a gambler could conceivably sue to recover all the money he or she lost. A recent court decision reinforces that stance and could lead to trouble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Earlier this month, the Cologne Regional Court ordered an unidentified sports betting operator to return \u20ac93,000 (US$92,953) to a user. The unidentified platform didn’t have a license when the bettor used the service and is liable for all of the money spent.<\/p>\n
The individual from North Rhine-Westphalia placed wagers on the site from August 2017 to December 2019. The Gibraltar-based sports betting provider didn’t have a valid license to offer its services in the state during this period.<\/p>\n
The judge ruled that the only qualification for the decision was that the sportsbook had no license. As a result, any bettor who can prove their gambling expenditures on an unlicensed platform is entitled to a refund.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Germany introduced its updated gambling laws with the hopes of helping the industry evolve. The result has been constant complaints and lawsuits, with another legal battle emerging between operators and the country. Four gaming operators will present a case to the Baden-Wurttemberg Constitutional Court this November. They plan to challenge a colocation ban that prevents […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":231989,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,60,1074],"tags":[81919,82274,80968],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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