A UK gambler who frequented Betfred for blackjack recently triumphed in a significant court case against the gaming enterprise. The participant, Andy Green, secured a £1.7 million prize while engaging in online play in 2018. Betfred, nonetheless, declined to disburse the winnings, alleging a software malfunction nullified the victory.
This ignited a protracted three-year legal struggle, from which Green emerged victorious. The presiding judge ruled in his favor, declaring that Betfred had not substantiated their “software error” assertion and was obligated to grant him the entirety of the jackpot along with accrued interest. Green is understandably overjoyed with the verdict, expressing immense relief for himself and his loved ones following years of anxiety and disappointment. He can now properly commemorate his win after Betfred’s initial paltry offer of £60,000 to remain silent! Betfred has affirmed they will not contest the judgment.
In 2018, an individual, Mr. Green, initiated legal action against Betfred, a gaming corporation. He alleged that the company was being dishonest about a software error that he claimed resulted in a substantial jackpot win for him. Green contended that the responsibility for the malfunction rested with Playtech, the software provider. He further disclosed that he had experienced four cardiac events since the ordeal commenced in the previous year.
Betfred asserted that the slot machine Green utilized experienced a technical issue and failed to reset correctly, leading to the significant payout. They maintained that such software malfunctions were addressed in their terms of service.
Nevertheless, the presiding judge, Justice Foster, ruled in favor of Mr. Green. He rejected Betfred’s assertions, characterizing them as “illogical.”
