Money gambled away online
Player wants to get 30,000 euros back from the Republic of Austria
A player who gambled away 30,000 euros in just two months in an illegal online casino is trying to hold the Republic of Austria to account. The company has since gone bankrupt. The man sees no way of getting his money back.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to Dossier, Julia Eckert, the plaintiff's lawyer, argues that the Republic of Austria knew about the illegal activities but did nothing to stop them. The Republic should therefore compensate for the damage caused.
Action failed in the first two instances
The court of first instance saw no connection between the alleged violation of the law and the damage suffered by the player. The second instance argued that although the gambling monopoly served to protect the financial interests of individual players, this was only directed at the gambling providers and not at the state. Nevertheless, Eckert brought the case before the Supreme Court in April 2024.
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