URGENT UPDATE: The Brazilian Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories is actively pursuing MCR 73 Investimento LTDA, a gambling operator accused of failing to pay a player $30,000 in winnings. The court has issued a public summons after the operator allegedly did not honor a withdrawal request following a win on the popular slot game Fortune Tiger.
The player filed a complaint after being unable to access their winnings of BRL 169,000. This case escalated after MCR 73 Investimento LTDA ignored multiple customer and official inquiries, prompting the court’s involvement. In a significant twist, the court is facing challenges in reaching the operator due to missing contact information and a physical address.
Judge Recanto das Emas has granted the company 20 days to comply with the summons. If MCR 73 Investimento LTDA fails to respond, the court will automatically rule in favor of the plaintiff, treating the case as a civil matter.
This situation reflects a broader issue within Brazil’s gambling landscape. In another recent case, the operator HS do Brasil was ordered by the court to honor a payout that had been denied. Operating under the Bet365 brand, HS do Brasil altered payout amounts after a bet was finalized, leading to a dispute over a wager placed on a game between the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays.
A bettor invested BRL 1,460 on a bet with odds of 1.69, expecting a payout of BRL 2,467.40. However, HS do Brasil paid a lower amount, citing a pricing error. Judge Andreza Alves de Souza, presiding over the case, dismissed this argument, emphasizing that the company must adhere to Brazil’s Consumer Protection Code, which requires service providers to operate transparently and fairly.
As the situation develops, the outcomes could have significant implications for both operators and players in Brazil’s gambling industry. Stakeholders are keenly watching how these cases unfold and what measures will be taken to ensure accountability in the sector.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding story as the Brazilian court navigates these critical gambling disputes.
