EU court says Austrian law applies to player’s claim against Malta-licensed operator
The Court of Justice of the European Union said Austrian law applies in principle to an Austrian player’s claim over gambling losses against Malta-based Titanium Brace Ltd. The court’s preliminary interpretation allows the player to pursue a claim under Austrian law, but Austrian courts must decide the case and may consider whether the alleged tort is more closely connected to another member state.
The interpretation affects how operators licensed abroad may face player claims under the law of the player’s country of residence.