London High Court Orders Paddy Power to Pay £1 Million Jackpot

In a decisive legal victory for player rights, the London High Court has ruled that Paddy Power must pay a customer a jackpot exceeding £1 million, rejecting the operator’s defense that technical glitches voided the win.

Judge Andrew Ritchie stated that software failures are the operator’s responsibility and cannot be used as grounds to withhold winnings. This ruling sets a strong precedent for consumer protection in online gambling, holding platforms to account.

Industry stakeholders note the verdict may prompt tighter regulation and higher operational standards across digital gambling platforms. Players now have stronger legal grounds to challenge unfair technical disqualifications.

Legal experts predict this case could open the floodgates for similar lawsuits, compelling operators to invest more heavily in testing, transparency, and post-game dispute resolution systems.