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Curaçao appeals court overturns ruling against GSP over casino winnings

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A Curaçao appeals court overturned a lower court decision holding Gaming Services Provider responsible for unpaid winnings linked to topbet.eu. The court found no legal basis for GSP to supervise a former sublicensee after their contract ended and ordered the player to pay GSP’s legal costs. It also found insufficient evidence establishing when the disputed winnings were earned.

The ruling clarifies when a former master licence holder may be held responsible for a sublicensee’s conduct.

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