Online poker
Lost at poker? You are not alone.
Losses from online poker at providers without an Austrian licence can be reclaimed. We assess your case free of charge and finance the proceedings against the provider.
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- Assessment free of charge
- Cash games and tournaments
- Fee only if successful
Who is behind it
Ronald Mechtler personally stands behind every case
Ing. Ronald Mechtler, BA, MBA, Managing Director of R. M. Prozessfinanzierung GmbH
Ronald Mechtler is Managing Director of R. M. Prozessfinanzierung GmbH. The company finances civil proceedings brought by consumers against banks and online gambling operators and bears the litigation costs if the case is unsuccessful.
- Assessment free of charge
- Litigation at our cost
- Fee only if successful
The good news: poker losses can be reclaimed
The Supreme Court (OGH) has confirmed that losses from online poker at providers without an Austrian licence can be reclaimed. Such providers are not permitted to offer their services in Austria, so the gaming contracts concluded are open to challenge.
What matters in the individual case
- the specific provider and its contracting party
- the period during which you played
- the amount of losses from cash games and tournaments
- whether you played as a private individual
Legal background
Why poker losses can be reclaimed
The recoverability of poker losses has been settled by the highest court. Three points are decisive for this.
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Ruling by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (OGH) has ruled that losses from online poker at providers without an Austrian licence can be reclaimed.
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Poker is gambling that requires a licence
In Austria, online poker counts as gambling that requires a licence, just like slots, blackjack or roulette. Without a licence, the offering is not permitted.
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Void gaming contracts
If the Austrian licence is missing, the gaming contract is void under civil law. Stakes paid on this basis can in principle be reclaimed.
What remains decisive is always the specific provider and the individual case. Whether and to what extent your losses can be reclaimed is something we assess free of charge.
Requirements
When an assessment is worthwhile
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Provider without an Austrian licence
You played at an online poker provider that does not hold an Austrian licence.
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Cash games and tournaments
The form of play does not matter. Losses from cash games and from tournaments are assessed equally.
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Actual loss over the period
Over the entire period you deposited more than you were paid out. The balance is decisive, not the individual session.
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No documents needed
For an initial assessment, it is enough to know which provider you played at and roughly how high your loss was. You do not need to gather any receipts or request anything from the provider.
In brief
Reclaiming poker losses, briefly explained
Ronald Mechtler explains how we assess poker losses and finance the proceedings.
Player protection
Help with gambling problems
Poker can carry a high potential for addiction. Anyone who feels they can no longer control their gambling will find confidential and free support at independent counselling services in Austria.
This help is available regardless of whether you pursue your losses legally. We treat your enquiry and the support throughout the proceedings as confidential in every case.
Calculated transparently
How the amount awarded is divided
An example case makes the split visible. The assessment of your case is free of charge, we bear the litigation costs. Only if successful do we retain from 35 percent of the amount awarded, the remaining amount is paid out to you.
- Losses over the entire period
- €25,000
- Reclaim against the provider
- €25,000
- Your payout
- €16,250
- Success fee R. M., from 35 %
- €8,750
Example calculation. The fee starts at 35 %, the exact amount depends on the effort and complexity of the case and is discussed in the initial consultation.
Have your own case assessedWhat you can expect from us
We accompany you through the proceedings
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Professional support
The proceedings are conducted by cooperating lawyers with experience in reclaiming gambling losses.
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Individual assessment
We assess every case individually and treat your enquiry confidentially.
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No financial advance
You pay no upfront payment for lawyers, regardless of whether it comes to proceedings.
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Discreet handling
We treat your documents and data confidentially and exclusively for the assessment of your case.
Process
How the assessment works
- Station I PRE-FLOP
- Station II FLOP
Free assessment
We reconstruct the losses from cash games and tournaments, determine the balance and check the provider's licensing situation. There is no upfront payment for lawyers.
- Station III TURN
Proceedings
If it comes to a lawsuit, cooperating lawyers conduct the proceedings at our expense. We establish the relevant contracting party of your case.
- Station IV RIVER
Success fee
Only if successful does R. M. Prozessfinanzierung GmbH retain from 35 percent of the amount awarded. Your payout comes from the remaining amount. The exact amount depends on the effort and complexity of the case and is discussed in the initial consultation.
Voices
Testimonials
The 52 cards drove me to the brink of ruin. Then I drew a joker. The team at meinprozess.com helped me and recovered my losses. I got away with a big black eye. Thank you, Ronald.
Anonymous
At first you believe you have seen through the game and your opponents. You win a little and raise the stakes. Then comes the rude awakening, I had lost everything. Luckily, Ronald helped me. Now I attend addiction counselling. The gambling losses I recovered help me get my life back under control.
Anonymous
Providers
Which poker providers we handle
For every listed poker provider, we document the contracting party, registered office and licence country. We clarify the contracting party relevant to your specific case in the free initial consultation.
- Betway Malta
- Bwin Malta
- Gamebookers Malta
- Interwetten Malta
- Mr Bet Curacao
- Partycasino Malta
- Partypoker Malta
- Premium Malta
- Rollbit Curacao
- Sportingbet Malta
- Stake Curacao
- 20Bet Curacao
Details on contracting party, registered office and licence are provided without guarantee. Group structures and licensors change. We clarify the contracting party relevant to your specific case in the initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about reclaiming poker losses
Can I reclaim poker losses?
Losses from online poker at providers without an Austrian licence can be reclaimed under civil law against the provider. The Supreme Court (OGH) has confirmed the recoverability of poker losses in principle. Whether this applies in your case depends on the provider and the individual case. We assess that free of charge.
Does this apply to cash games and tournaments?
What is decisive is not the form of play, but whether the provider holds an Austrian licence. We assess losses from cash games as well as from tournaments.
Which documents do you need?
For the initial assessment, it is enough to know which provider you played at and roughly how high your loss was. You do not need to gather anything in advance, nor request anything from the provider or payment service providers. We clarify everything else once we take on your case.
How far back can I claim losses?
Civil claims can, depending on the case, reach back up to 30 years. Shorter periods may apply once the circumstances essential for a reclaim were known. How far your claims reach depends on the individual case and is assessed free of charge.
What does the assessment cost me?
The assessment is free of charge. You pay no upfront payment for lawyers. If successful, R. M. Prozessfinanzierung GmbH retains from 35 percent of the amount awarded, the remaining amount is paid out to you.
Who conducts the proceedings?
The proceedings are conducted by cooperating lawyers. R. M. Prozessfinanzierung GmbH is a litigation funder and not a law firm.
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