Another success in limit proceedings: Munich Regional Court orders sports betting provider to repay gambling losses.
Munich, Berlin, February 21, 2025
In a landmark ruling, the Munich I Regional Court ordered an online sports betting provider to reimburse gambling losses. The case, represented by the law firm COCRON Lawyers, highlights the crucial importance of legal limits on gambling in online gambling.
Background of the limit procedure
The plaintiff had made deposits of several thousand euros over several months with a licensed online gambling provider for online sports betting. This significantly exceeded the legally prescribed deposit limit of 1,000 euros per month according to Section 6c of the Interstate Gambling Treaty 2021. The court clarified:
Failure to comply with this limitation rule will render the gaming contracts invalid.
Key aspects
The Munich Regional Court I established several important principles in this so-called limit procedure:
A violation of the limitation regulations renders the entire gaming contract void.
The repayment obligation extends to all deposits, not just the portion exceeding the limit.
The transitional regulations in force before July 2022 also do not exempt from the obligation to impose limitations.
Significance of the ruling for affected players
The Munich Regional Court I’s decision in the limit proceedings strengthens the position of players who have made deposits with online betting providers exceeding the legal limit. They have a good chance of reclaiming their losses. Meanwhile, several regional and higher regional courts across Germany have confirmed the legal opinion of attorney Cocron, according to which violations of the legal deposit limit also give rise to claims for reimbursement by the affected players.
The law firm COCRON Lawyers has extensive experience in enforcing claims related to limit violations in online gambling. Our experts will gladly review your case and advise you on your legal options.
The ruling demonstrates that the courts take violations of the limitation regulations seriously and consistently enforce player protection regulations. This opens up the possibility for affected players to reclaim losses incurred.
If you are also affected by limit violations, seek legal advice for an initial assessment of your case.
The experts at the law firm COCRON Lawyers are happy to assist you with their many years of experience in gambling law should you have any further questions.
