I scooped £1.7m but bets firm blamed it on ‘glitch’
Court to rule on game win
A GAMBLER who says he won £1.7million but didn’t get a penny from bookies Betfred has taken his case to the high court.
Andy Green, 53, celebrated for five days before being told there had been a “technical glitch”.
Now, after a three-year battle – during which he claims he was offered up to £60,000 to sign a nondisclosure agreement – a judge will rule on the case.
Panel beater Andy, of Washingborough in Lincolnshire, thought he’d got rich on Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven online blackjack game. Then came the call saying he would get nothing.
Single dad Andy could face huge legal costs if he loses and the case may hinge on whether Playtech – creator of the casino game – provides evidence of the “glitch”.
He said: “It was like someone had torn my heart out and robbed me.
“I had my account with
Betfred, not some software company. I played the game and won. They should pay out.”
Andy’s legal team say the software has been judged too confidential to disclose.
His solicitor, Peter Coyle, said: “Betfred’s terms and conditions are incredibly complicated but we’re confident they don’t allow them to withhold payment when the alleged glitch is within Playtech’s game and not Betfred’s software.”
Betfred would not comment further as the claim was before the court.
The court reserved judgment at an initial hearing.