Plain-English updates on the EU gambling rulings, player refund claims and what they mean for people who lost money on unlicensed sites.
Austrian courts have generally let residents reclaim losses from operators without the required licence — but winnings from illegal operators can also be reversible.
Dutch courts have ordered operators to repay players' losses, but the position is less settled than in Austria or Germany. Here is what is known so far.
Germany is one of the biggest markets for player claims. Here is why German courts have ordered operators to repay losses — and how the 2026 Lottoland ruling fits in.
Many operators took customers without the licence their country required. Here is the simple logic behind 'player claims', what 'net losses' means, and who may be able to claim.
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that Germany could ban online slots and lottery betting — and that players who lost money during the ban may sue to get it back.