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Coroner Hears Evidence Betfair Did Not Adequately Protect Gambler Who Took Own Life After Losses
A coroner's inquest was told that Betfair did not adequately protect a gambler who took his own life after losing thousands of pounds.
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A coroner's inquest heard that Betfair failed to adequately protect a gambler who took his own life after losing thousands of pounds. The inquest was told in court that the company did not provide sufficient safeguards for the individual, who had placed repeated bets on its platform. The gambler lost thousands of pounds through his account activity before his death.
The coroner's proceedings examined the circumstances surrounding the death and the role of the betting operator. @Independent reported the statements presented during the inquest.
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