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Top EU court rules online gamblers can sue for compensation if betting illegal in home country

The ECJ has ruled that online gamblers can seek compensation if they lost money when gambling was illegal in their home country, even if the laws have since changed. This could pave the way for others to reclaim losses.

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Top EU court rules online gamblers can sue for compensation if betting illegal in home country

The ECJ has ruled that online gamblers can seek compensation if they lost money when gambling was illegal in their home country, even if the laws have since changed. This could pave the way for others to reclaim losses.

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