BetMGM and Entain are facing legal action from a New York problem gambler who has accused the online gambling company of bribing him with free bets so he wouldn’t report technical glitches to local regulators.
Glitches saw games disconnect when player had potentially good hands
The lawsuit, which was filed on Monday in the New Jersey Supreme Court, alleges that Sam A. Antar found technical glitches in BetMGM’s online blackjack and other games that prevented him from completing a game when he had a favorable hand. The lawsuit claims that the games in question would disconnect and any potential winnings were instantly wiped out.
He also alleges that, at times, his winnings were unavailable to him unless he made a further deposit into his account. This in turn fueled his gambling addiction. The lawsuit reveals that Antar’s betting activity included over $29 million in wagers over a period of just nine months.
No plan to fix games as they were ‘moneymakers’
Olivia has worked as an editor and writer for major brands across multiple niches. She now focuses on the iGaming and sports betting industries.