Court in the Netherlands. Source: Balkan Insight

Dutch Court Orders Refunds to Entain and Flutter Players

The Overijssel District Court in the Netherlands has ruled in favor of players in two separate cases involving claims against Flutter-owned PokerStars and Entain subsidiary Bwin.

The court found that both organizations had operated in the country's gray gambling market without a license before regulations were implemented in 2021, thereby violating Dutch law. As a result, one Bwin player has been instructed to reimburse €187,622 plus interest for bets placed between January 2018 and November 2019. Similarly, a player using one of Flutter's brands will receive refunds totaling $230,705 and €400 plus interest for bets made between 2006 and 2021.

Although neither subsidiary of the two gambling giants is currently active in the market, Entain holds a license in the Netherlands and operates under its BetCity brand. These rulings mark a significant legal development in the Dutch gambling landscape, emphasizing the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements.

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