Widow of gambling addict takes Betfair to court in possible landmark UK case
Summary
The widow of Luke Ashton, who died after losing £18,000 due to gambling, has started a legal case against Betfair. The family claims Betfair failed to protect him despite signs of his gambling problem, which could create new rules for gambling companies in the UK.Key Facts
- Luke Ashton, from Leicester, died in 2021 after losing large amounts of money gambling with Betfair.
- His family claims Betfair was negligent by not stopping his losses or helping him.
- Betfair denies responsibility, saying Ashton did not tell them about his gambling disorder.
- Ashton lost £21,777 over three years and placed over 1,000 bets in one month in 2021.
- He used self-exclusion options but returned to gambling when they ended.
- The family is seeking £846,478 in damages, including lost future earnings.
- A 2023 inquest criticized Betfair for not doing more to intervene in Ashton's gambling.
- If successful, this case could lead to more claims against UK gambling companies.
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