A Lincolnshire man's won a High Court battle against Betfred, over it's refusal to pay out £1.7 million pound online jackpot

The judge has today ruled in his favour

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Author: Julie Caston, PAPublished 7th Apr 2021
Last updated 7th Apr 2021

A Lincolnshire man's won a High Court battle against Betfred over it's refusal to pay out £1.7 million pound online jackpot.

54 year old Andrew Green said he felt as if he'd been 'robbed' when the betting firm told him it would not pay out back in 2018 because of a 'defect' in the game.

He brought legal action against the firm and a judge has today ruled in his favour.

Following his victory after a three-year battle with the firm over the jackpot, Mr Green said he was delighted to have won his case - which means he will finally receive his payout, plus interest.

Mr Green encouraged others who have fallen foul of betting firm rules to challenge them and said his case showed that it is possible to get justice, adding: This is not just a win for me, but a win for everybody in a similar position.''

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