High Court begins Betfair duty-of-care trial over gambler’s death

The High Court in London began a trial on 4 June over whether Betfair owed a duty of care to Luke Ashton, who died by suicide in April 2021. His widow alleges Betfair’s betting incentives contributed to his death; the operator denies liability and argues that Ashton did not disclose his gambling problem. The trial is continuing.