In a landmark ruling, the Swedish Supreme Court has ordered Betsson, one of the world’s largest online gambling companies, to refund a gambling addict’s losses. This is the first time a court has ordered a gambling company to refund a gambler’s losses due to addiction.

The case began in 2017 when the unnamed gambler, who had been playing on Betsson’s online casino for several years, filed a lawsuit against the company. The gambler argued that Betsson had failed to protect him from his gambling addiction, which resulted in him losing over €100,000.

The gambler argued that Betsson had violated Sweden’s consumer protection laws by not taking measures to prevent him from gambling excessively. He also argued that Betsson had not done enough to identify and address his gambling addiction.

The Swedish Supreme Court agreed with the gambler and ruled that Betsson had failed to protect him from his gambling addiction. The court ordered Betsson to refund the gambler’s losses, plus interest.

This ruling is significant because it sets a precedent for other gambling companies to be held accountable for their failure to protect gamblers from their addictions. It also sends a strong message that gambling companies must take responsibility for their customers’ well-being and take measures to prevent excessive gambling.

The ruling is also a reminder of the importance of responsible gambling. Gambling can be an enjoyable activity, but it can also be dangerous if not done responsibly. It is important for gamblers to be aware of the risks associated with gambling and to take steps to protect themselves from addiction.

It is also important for gambling companies to take measures to protect their customers from addiction. This includes providing information about responsible gambling, offering tools to help customers manage their gambling, and taking steps to identify and address problem gambling.

The Betsson case is an important reminder of the need for responsible gambling and for gambling companies to take measures to protect their customers from addiction. It is a landmark ruling that could have far-reaching implications for the industry and could lead to more companies being held accountable for their failure to protect gamblers from addiction.