Widow of gambling addict takes Betfair to court in possible landmark UK case

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Success would establish for first time that a betting firm had duty of care to customers with signs of problem gambling

The widow of a gambling addict who took his own life after falling £18,000 into debt begins a legal claim on Thursday against Betfair that could have far-reaching consequences for the UK’s gambling industry.

Luke Ashton, 40,...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/04/widow-of-luke-ashton-gambling-addict-takes-betfair-to-court-in-possible-landmark-uk-case

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