Anyone who has lost money at internet casinos could possibly have a chance of compensation. The reason for this is the operators’ lack of gambling licenses. However, it is doubtful whether the lost money will ever actually be returned to players.
Court: Online casinos in Germany partly illegal
The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court has made an important judgment in the second instance. This clears the way for a possible one Compensation for players who lost their bet. An online casino that refused to accept the first-instance verdict and has now failed in its appeal must reimburse a player for its entire loss.
The background is the question of whether Operating online casinos in Germany is legal at all. Until mid-2021, operation was only permitted in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. Internet gambling providers can apply for a state license here if they can demonstrate strict consumer protection measures. So far, however, none of the providers can prove such a license.
According to the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court, all such offers were illegal at least until mid-2021. According to the court, online casino operators cannot generally argue that customers knew about the ban. The casinos have to prove their knowledge in individual cases. If not done, customers can sue for their loss.
Among the online providers where players may recover lost money include Betway, Bwin, CasinoClub, Hyperino, Interwetten, Karamba, Lapalingo, LeoVegas, Mr Green, NetBet, Platincasino, Pokerstars, Rizk, Sunmaker, Tipico, 777 and 888 Casino, among many others (Source: n-tv) .
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Most of the affected operators should simply ignore a simple request for repayment. Players can only take legal action. To make matters worse, gambling does not apply to legal expenses insurance. In addition, the statute of limitations expires after three years.