German courts support player claims over online gambling losses
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
German courts have backed claims by players seeking losses from online gambling companies, reported by iGaming Today. The Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart found that Tipico Games had no legal basis to retain a player’s losses during a period when the games were prohibited in Germany; the player lost around €10,000 between 2020 and 2022. Germany’s Federal Court of Justice indicated support for a key claimant argument, with a final ruling expected in 2027.
Why it matters
The decisions could expose operators to claims from players who lost money while they lacked a German licence.