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EU court backs claims for losses from gambling banned in players’ home states

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The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that national bans on online gambling can remain valid even when an operator holds a licence in another EU country. It said such bans may support legal consequences including contract annulment and repayment of losses, with claims governed by applicable national law.

Operators licensed elsewhere in the EU may face claims linked to gambling prohibited where customers lived.

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Playstudios agrees to $3m settlement over virtual-chip claims in six US states

Playstudios agreed to a $3m settlement of claims over virtual-chip purchases in its social casino games across Alabama, Ohio, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Kentucky. The company denied the allegations and admitted no liability; eligible players can receive virtual currency worth 27% of qualifying spend or elect cash of up to 23%, subject to reductions if cash elections exceed 17% of the fund.

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