Betfred: Blackjack Player Wins ₤ 1.7 m Jackpot After High Court Battle
Betfred: Blackjack gamer wins ₤ 1.7 m prize after High Court battle
7 April 2021
A Betfred punter rejected a ₤ 1.7 m jackpot over a supposed software problem has won a legal fight to claim the profits.
Andy Green, from Lincolnshire, scooped the prize in January 2018 while playing a blackjack game on his phone.
The bookie refused to pay out, claiming the error indicated the video game was not operating appropriately.
High Court judge Mrs Justice Foster ruled in Mr Green's favour and stated the business had no premises for keeping payment.
The judgement implies Mr Green, from Washingborough, will finally get his payment, plus interest, after a three-year fight.
'Champagne all set'
In a statement, he said the prolonged row over the payout had actually made him wish he 'd never ever won.
"Together with my household, I have actually been through some extremely low times and become extremely down," he stated.
"My physical health has likewise suffered severely, and I sometimes wanted I 'd never ever won this cash, since it was simply making my life a misery.
"But today, I seem like the world has actually been raised off my shoulders and I feel so incredibly delighted and relieved - for me, my household and my legal group.
"The champagne can finally come off ice and be savoured."
Betfred apologised for the delay in Mr Green receiving his cash and said it would not appeal versus the judgment.
Speaking in 2018, he said he had actually gone "definitely insane" after scooping the jackpot on the Frankie Dettori Magic Seven Blackjack game.
Following the win, he extended his overdraft and spent more than ₤ 2,500 commemorating with household and pals.
Betfred: Blackjack gamer wins ₤ 1.7 m prize after High Court battle
7 April 2021
A Betfred punter rejected a ₤ 1.7 m jackpot over a supposed software problem has won a legal fight to claim the profits.
Andy Green, from Lincolnshire, scooped the prize in January 2018 while playing a blackjack game on his phone.
The bookie refused to pay out, claiming the error indicated the video game was not operating appropriately.
High Court judge Mrs Justice Foster ruled in Mr Green's favour and stated the business had no premises for keeping payment.
The judgement implies Mr Green, from Washingborough, will finally get his payment, plus interest, after a three-year fight.
'Champagne all set'
In a statement, he said the prolonged row over the payout had actually made him wish he 'd never ever won.
"Together with my household, I have actually been through some extremely low times and become extremely down," he stated.
"My physical health has likewise suffered severely, and I sometimes wanted I 'd never ever won this cash, since it was simply making my life a misery.
"But today, I seem like the world has actually been raised off my shoulders and I feel so incredibly delighted and relieved - for me, my household and my legal group.
"The champagne can finally come off ice and be savoured."
Betfred apologised for the delay in Mr Green receiving his cash and said it would not appeal versus the judgment.
Speaking in 2018, he said he had actually gone "definitely insane" after scooping the jackpot on the Frankie Dettori Magic Seven Blackjack game.
Following the win, he extended his overdraft and spent more than ₤ 2,500 commemorating with household and pals.