Dutch Courts Order Repayment by PokerStars and BWin for Unlicensed Operations

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Dutch Courts Order Repayment by PokerStars and BWin for Unlicensed Operations - Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 2:03

Dutch Courts Order Repayment by PokerStars and BWin for Unlicensed Operations and Pokerstars, have been ordered by Dutch courts to repay large sums of money lost by gamblers. This decision comes against the backdrop of these companies operating without a license in the Netherlands during the periods their services were used by the plaintiffs.

Background of the Cases

Dutch Courts Order Repayment by PokerStars and BWin for Unlicensed Operations

Legal Landscape

Dutch Courts Order Repayment by PokerStars and BWin for Unlicensed Operations

Court’s Ruling

The courts’ decisions to order repayments were based purely on factual grounds—the absence of a required license to operate legally within the Dutch market. This factor alone was sufficient for the annulment of agreements made with Dutch customers, mandating the gambling providers to reimburse the losses incurred.

Implications and Future Prospects

According to lawyer Benzi Loonstein, who represents dozens of affected individuals, this landmark ruling is expected to trigger a series of lawsuits against similar service providers. Loonstein emphasized the negligence of these companies in fulfilling their duty of care towards consumers, pointing out the ease of accessibility and the lack of safeguards against potential harm.

Dutch Courts Order Repayment by PokerStars and BWin for Unlicensed Operations Dutch Courts Order Repayment by PokerStars and BWin for Unlicensed Operations

Jenny Tang

An experienced iGaming commentator and analyst based in New York City - Jenny reports on regulation and gambling industry news and events.