Gardener Wins £1 Million Jackpot in Court Battle Against Paddy Power Over Glitch Dispute

March 5, 2025
Gardener Wins £1 Million Jackpot in Court Battle Against Paddy Power Over Glitch Dispute
  • Justice Ritchie criticized the practice of placing all the risk of errors on consumers, stating it was unreasonable for them to bear such risks.

  • He highlighted the principle of 'what you see is what you get' in gaming, asserting that customers expect accurate representations similar to those in physical casinos.

  • In October 2020, Durber played the Wild Hatter game and was shown a jackpot win of over £1 million on her iPad screen.

  • Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, won a significant High Court case against Paddy Power for a jackpot she believed she had won from an online game.

  • Initially, Paddy Power only paid her £20,265, claiming she had actually won a smaller 'Daily Jackpot' due to a programming error.

  • On March 5, 2025, Mr. Justice Ritchie ruled in favor of Durber, granting her summary judgment without a trial and emphasizing that the displayed win should be honored.

  • This case raises important questions about consumer rights and the practices of betting companies, with criticisms aimed at Paddy Power's treatment of customers.

  • Durber expressed relief at the ruling but also frustration over the legal battle, stating she would never bet with Paddy Power again due to their conduct.

  • A spokesperson for Flutter UKI, which owns Paddy Power, expressed regret over the situation and stated they are reviewing the judgment.

  • After seeking legal advice from gaming law experts Coyle White Devine, Durber pursued her case in court and was awarded £1,076,867.57 as per the court order.

  • Mrs. Durber sued PPB Entertainment Limited, the operator of Paddy Power and Betfair, for breach of contract, seeking the full amount displayed on her screen.

  • The judge dismissed Paddy Power's defense that their rules allowed them to pay any amount they deemed appropriate, reinforcing the expectation of accurate information.

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