EU court allows Austrian player to sue directors over unlicensed casino
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled in a case involving an Austrian player and directors of Malta-based Titanium Brace Marketing. The player may rely on Austrian law to pursue claims over losses incurred while playing in Austria, although the company held a Maltese licence but lacked authorisation there. The court said the harm arose where the player lived and played, and treated the claims under liability law rather than company law.
The ruling allows claims against directors to be pursued under the law of the country where the player gambled.