Court Ruling
4 articles tagged "Court Ruling".
Dutch Supreme Court Rules Against Automatic Refunds for Pre-Regulation Online Gambling Losses
The Dutch Supreme Court has ruled that losses incurred with unlicensed online gambling operators before October 1, 2021, are not automatically refundable, marking a setback for players seeking reimbursement. The court determined that pre-regulation gambling agreements are not automatically void under Dutch civil law, a decision welcomed by operators like Entain.
Brazilian Court Revokes Preliminary Injunction for Spribe's 'Aviator' Trademark
A court in Pernambuco has reversed a preliminary injunction favoring Spribe OÜ regarding the 'AVIATOR' trademark in Brazil, following a federal court's decision to suspend Spribe's trademark registration. This legal development stems from a challenge asserting prior use and registration of the mark by another entity, and Spribe also faces a separate inquiry into alleged misleading advertising and RTP discrepancies.
Colombian Court Temporarily Halts Coljuegos' Online Gaming Advertising Rules
Colombia's Council of State court has suspended key advertising and marketing restrictions imposed by Coljuegos on online gaming operators, citing the regulator's lack of explicit statutory authority and an infringement on economic freedoms. This interlocutory decision halts measures such as an ad spend cap and reporting requirements, while Coljuegos retains powers against illegal operators, pending a final verdict.
Swedish Appeals Court Affirms Regulator's Bingo Terminal Ban in Retail Outlets
Sweden's Administrative Court of Appeal in Jönköping has affirmed Spelinspektionen's decision to deny a license for an operator to offer electronic bingo terminals in retail outlets, overturning an earlier court ruling. The court supported the regulator's view that such operations would contradict the Gaming Act's suitability requirements and intent for bingo to operate in controlled social environments.