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Court Rules Betfair Not Liable for Gambler's Losses

12/10/2025

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The Court of Appeal dismissed damages claim by Lee Gibson, a Leeds property tycoon.
Gibson placed more than 30,000 bets from 2009 to 2019, was treated as a Betfair VIP client, received incentives, and lost nearly £1.5 million.
He sued Betfair, claiming it should have recognised him as a problem gambler.
The Court of Appeal ruled Betfair was not aware of his gambling issues and had no obligation to intervene.

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Story summary

The Court of Appeal dismissed damages claim by Lee Gibson, a Leeds property tycoon.
Gibson placed more than 30,000 bets from 2009 to 2019, was treated as a Betfair VIP client, received incentives, and lost nearly £1.5 million.
He sued Betfair, claiming it should have recognised him as a problem gambler.
The Court of Appeal ruled Betfair was not aware of his gambling issues and had no obligation to intervene.