Media Report: Unibet Faces Scrutiny for Blocking Gambler Lawsuits in the Netherlands

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The operator has updated its platform, reportedly restricting user access to information that has been critical to pursuing legal action in the past

Malta-based gambling giant Unibet has faced criticism for blocking lawsuits from former gamblers in the Netherlands who are hoping to recover millions in gambling losses. The lawsuits stem from Unibet’s operations in the country before online gambling was legalized in October 2021. Several customers have succeeded with their legal action, likely prompting the company to take preemptive measures.

Despite the extended waiting periods, many clients report that they can no longer access their account details due to an alleged change in the company’s working methods. Speaking for Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf, lawyer Benzi Loonstein, who represents thousands of aggrieved gamblers through his law firm, has accused the company of deliberately stalling the process.

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