Bwin ordered to repay over 130,000 euros to player

The Dresden Regional Court has ruled that online sports betting provider Bwin must reimburse a client over 130,000 euros in gambling losses. The decision, issued on November 3, 2026, follows a violation of mandatory deposit limits.

Although Bwin (Deutschland) Limited held a valid German license during the period in question, the court found that the company failed to adhere to the regulatory requirement of a 1,000 euro monthly deposit limit. The player in question engaged in sports betting via the company's German website between October 2020 and February 2024, accumulating total losses exceeding 130,000 euros.

Legal counsel Thomas Sittner of CLLB Rechtsanwälte noted that the ruling demonstrates players can recover losses not only when a provider lacks a license, but also when providers fail to comply with specific regulatory mandates, such as deposit caps.