Sports betting
Reclaim losses from sports betting
Even high losses from sports betting can be reclaimed under certain conditions. We assess your case free of charge and finance the proceedings through to possible compensation.
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- Assessment free of charge
- Lawsuit at our expense
- Fee only if successful
Sports betting losses at a glance
A civil reclaim can also be considered for losses from sports betting. Whether this is possible in the individual case depends on the provider and on your specific case. We assess that free of charge and finance proceedings conducted by cooperating lawyers.
Unlike unlicensed online casinos, sports betting may in principle be offered legally in Austria. This legal situation makes reclaiming betting losses more demanding. Under certain conditions it is nonetheless possible, above all in the case of a proven gambling addiction with partial legal incapacity at the time of the bets.
Legal background
Why a reclaim can be possible despite legal providers
With sports betting, the lever lies not in a missing licence, but in the condition of the betting person at the time of the bets.
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Sports betting is legal in principle
Unlike unlicensed online casinos, sports betting may be offered in Austria. Reclaiming betting losses is therefore tied to stricter conditions.
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Partial legal incapacity with gambling addiction
If a proven gambling addiction with partial legal incapacity existed at the time of the bets, the betting contracts concluded may be open to challenge under civil law.
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Whether these conditions are met in your case can only be assessed individually. That is exactly what the free initial assessment is for.
Requirements
When a reclaim comes into question
Four indicators that show whether an assessment fits your case.
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Proven gambling addiction
At the time of the bets, a proven addiction with partial legal incapacity existed.
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Loss of a substantial amount
Because of the increased litigation risk, cases are generally taken on from a loss of around 50,000 euros.
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Specific provider and period
The provider and the period during which bets were placed are essential for the assessment.
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Available documents
A betting account, bank statements and any existing medical evidence help with the assessment.
What 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 betting and gambling losses.
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Met without judgement
We meet those affected without moral judgement and treat every 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
- Kick-off
Enquiry
You describe your case to us via the form, by email or by phone. The enquiry is without obligation.
- Line-up
Free assessment
We assess your case free of charge and estimate the prospects of success. There is no upfront payment for lawyers.
- Match underway
Proceedings
If it comes to a lawsuit, cooperating lawyers conduct the proceedings at our expense.
- Final whistle
Success fee
Only if successful does R. M. Prozessfinanzierung GmbH retain from 35 percent of the amount awarded. The remaining amount is paid out to you. The exact amount depends on the effort and complexity of the case and is discussed in the initial consultation.
Player protection
Help with betting and gambling problems
Betting has become constantly available via smartphone and betting shop. When the daily stake gives rise to the feeling that you can no longer control your betting behaviour, the time to act has come.
Anyone who feels they have lost their footing will find confidential and free support at independent counselling services in Austria. This help is available regardless of whether you pursue your losses legally.
Providers
Which sports betting providers we handle
We assess losses at 120 sports betting providers. Registered office, contracting party and licence country are documented per provider. We clarify the contracting party relevant to your specific case in the free initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about sports betting
Can I reclaim losses from sports betting?
Whether losses from sports betting can be reclaimed depends on the provider and the individual case. We assess that free of charge. You can find detailed information at sportwettenverluste.at.
Why is reclaiming harder with sports betting than with online casinos?
Sports betting may in principle be offered legally in Austria. Unlike with unlicensed online casinos, a reclaim is therefore tied to stricter conditions, above all to a proven gambling addiction with partial legal incapacity.
Is there a minimum loss?
Because of the increased litigation risk, cases are generally taken on from a loss of around 50,000 euros. We clarify the exact case in the free initial assessment.
What does partial legal incapacity mean?
It means that, at the time of the bets, a person was significantly impaired in their free formation of will due to an addiction. Whether this was the case is assessed individually on the basis of evidence.
Where can I find more information on sports betting?
You can find the detailed presence on the topic of sports betting at sportwettenverluste.at. The topic and the process are described there in detail.
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.
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