Court: Punters Ordered to Return R13 Million After Technical Glitch
Hollywood Bets in Court: Punters Ordered to Return R13 Million After Technical Glitch By Noko Maleka – Insight Jozi News In a dramatic turn of events that has captured the attention of South Africa’s betting and entertainment circles, a group of Hollywood Bets punters has been ordered by the High Court to return R13 million after winning due to a technical error . The ruling underscores the importance of fair play in the betting industry and sends a stern message to punters and bookmakers alike. The Glitch That Changed Everything The controversy began when several punters placed bets on a series of high-profile games, only to receive unexpected payouts far exceeding their original stakes . Investigations revealed that a technical fault in Hollywood Bets’ system had incorrectly calculated winnings, leading to the multi-million-rand payouts. Hollywood Bets promptly reported the error and sought legal action, citing that the windfall was not the result of legitimate betting outco...