UK’s Betfair Fights Landmark Lawsuit on Duty of Care to Gamblers
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UK’s Betfair Fights Landmark Lawsuit on Duty of Care to Gamblers

Jun 5th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

British gambling company Betfair is fighting a landmark London lawsuit that could determine whether betting companies owe a duty of care to problem gamblers, in a case that opened on Thursday and is being closely watched by the industry. The …

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