European Court of Justice rules on jurisdiction in online gambling loss claims
The European Court of Justice ruled on jurisdiction in an Austrian case over a player’s claim for gambling losses against directors of Malta-licensed Titanium Brace Marketing. It said damage is generally treated as occurring where the player is habitually resident, while courts may apply another country’s law if the case is manifestly more closely connected there. The ruling followed a referral from Austria’s Supreme Court.
The ruling clarifies where online gambling companies and their directors may face claims over player losses.