Gambler sues Kranjska Gora casino for losses

An Austrian citizen is taking a Slovenian casino in Kranjska Gora to court, seeking the return of €250,000 he claims to have lost due to gambling addiction. The plaintiff, identified as A. Y., a resident of Austrian Carinthia, alleges he was incapacitated and unable to make sound decisions while gambling between 2007 and 2020.

According to court documents, A. Y. frequented the Kranjska Gora casino around thirty times annually between 2011 and 2020. His visits typically involved playing slot machines for extended periods, often from midnight until 6 AM. The lawsuit centers on his claim that his gambling compulsion rendered him legally incapable of managing his finances during these times.

Initially, both the first and second instance courts dismissed the lawsuit. However, Austria's Supreme Court has since sent the case back for a new review. This decision suggests that the higher court may find merit in the plaintiff's arguments regarding his state of mind and the casino's potential liability during his periods of alleged incapacitation. The casino, Hit, has reportedly rejected the claims.

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In the casino, he regularly played for several hours, from midnight to six in the morning, exclusively on slot machines.