South African court orders Instant Lucky 7 players to repay winnings
The Pietermaritzburg High Court ordered more than 100 players to repay winnings from Betgames’ Instant Lucky 7 game to Hollywoodbets, after finding that the malfunctioning game allowed wagers without payment. Judge Robin George Mossop upheld a January 2024 repayment order and maintained account freezes, while raising concerns about their effect on respondents’ access to other funds.
The ruling affects the recovery of payouts and the scope of account freezes linked to a faulty gambling game.