My Tiny Feed

faz.net

German Firms Team Up to Sue Online Betting Providers

Two German companies join forces to sue online betting providers for pre-2020 losses, with a case before the European Court of Justice.

Read original article in German

German

Germany

TechnologyGermany EuropeLawsuitLegalGambling

Rightmart GroupGamesrightTipicoBundesgerichtshof (Bgh)European Court Of Justice (Ecj)

Hannes Beuck

What is the expected impact of the European Court of Justice's decision?: The ECJ's decision is expected in 2025 and will significantly impact the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits. Until then, legal tech providers and betting companies are engaged in a protracted legal battle.
What is the significance of Gamesright's involvement in the case against Tipico?: Gamesright has already claimed over 50 million euros in losses on behalf of betting customers against providers. A case involving Gamesright and Tipico has been referred to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for a ruling on the legality of pre-2020 online sports bets.
What is the ambiguity regarding the legality of online sports betting before 2020?: While Gamesright and others aggressively claim all online sports bets before 2020 were illegal, the legality of such bets before that date is not always determined in their favor. The ECJ's decision will clarify this ambiguous legal situation.
What is the main purpose of the collaboration between Rightmart Group and Gamesright?: Rightmart Group, a large German consumer law firm, and Gamesright, a legal tech company, are collaborating to sue online betting providers for losses incurred by customers before 2020.
What is the strategy employed by Gamesright and similar companies in their communication about online sports betting?: The collaboration aims to increase market share for both Rightmart Group and Gamesright by pursuing claims for losses from online sports betting before the legalization of online sports betting in 2020. The aggressiveness of their claims and marketing has created tension within the industry.

Jan 22, 19:09

Hamburg Hochbahn Announces Major U-Bahn Upgrades, Closures Planned for 2024

The Hamburg Hochbahn announced extensive U-Bahn upgrades for 2024, including U1 bridge replacements, U3 platform extensions, and U4 line extension completion, causing temporary closures and bus replacements from March to November, to improve the system's capacity and attractiveness.

Jan 22, 19:09

AI to Aid German School Principals Amidst Teacher Union Concerns

North Rhine-Westphalia's education minister announced an AI support system for school principals to manage administrative tasks, while teacher unions express concern that it doesn't address fundamental issues such as understaffing and excessive workloads.

Jan 21, 10:09

Germany to See Massive Expansion of Automated Package Pickup Points

DHL plans to double its automated package pickup stations in Germany to 30,000 by 2030, while competitors GLS and DPD aim for 3,000 joint stations, and myflexbox targets 5,000, reflecting growing consumer demand and cost efficiency for logistics companies, but raising concerns about sufficient capacity and urban planning.

Jan 21, 22:09

Apple Tops Brand Finance's 2024 Brand Value Ranking as US Tech Dominates

Brand Finance's 2024 ranking of the top 500 most valuable brands shows Apple leading with $574.5 billion, followed by Microsoft and Google, while German automotive brands declined despite some German brands showing growth.