Curaçao Court Sides with License Holder in Online Casino Winnings Dispute
A Curaçao appeals court ruled in favor of a license holder, overturning a lower court decision regarding unpaid winnings from an online casino.Summary
On December 16, a Curaçao appeals court reversed a previous ruling that held Gaming Services Provider (GSP) liable for unpaid winnings from topbet.eu, an online casino operating with an expired sublicense. The player had sued GSP in April 2022, claiming $123,000 in unpaid winnings, arguing GSP had a duty of care to ensure Orient Power Holdings, the casino operator, met its licensing obligations. However, the appeals court found no legal basis for requiring GSP to supervise a former sublicensee after their contract ended, and evidence presented by the plaintiff relied on screenshots from when the sublicense was still valid. The court also criticized the lack of evidence proving the winnings were earned while GSP still had a contractual relationship with Orient. The judges sided with GSP, ordering the player to cover legal costs. This decision, alongside a recent Dutch Supreme Court ruling, highlights a growing scrutiny of Curaçao’s sublicensing system and clarifies the limits of license holder responsibility.
(Source：Gamblingnews)