The Supreme Court of the Netherlands has ruled that gambling losses incurred with unlicensed online operators before the country's regulated online gambling market launched on Oct. 1, 2021, are not automatically recoverable, dealing a setback to players seeking reimbursement for historical losses.
The Supreme Court's decision came in response to preliminary questions from the District Court of Amsterdam. This ruling implies that players cannot expect automatic refunds for losses suffered while gambling with unlicensed operators. The judgment is seen as a blow to individuals hoping to reclaim their past gambling losses.
