From the Sunday Independent in a report on 666Bet slowpay after one of its directors was arrested on a GBP 21 million case:
"A spokesperson for the Gambling Commission said that gamblers use online bookmakers “at their own risk” and it was not within the regulator’s “remit to recover funds”.
"They added: “While remote operators licensed by the [Gambling] Commission must keep customer funds in a separate account or accounts, there is no guarantee that this will ensure that customers get all their money back if the company runs into financial difficulties.”
"A spokesperson for 666Bet could not be reached for comment, but the firm has previously denied any connection between the police investigation and the day-to-day running of the company."
"A spokesperson for the Gambling Commission said that gamblers use online bookmakers “at their own risk” and it was not within the regulator’s “remit to recover funds”.
"They added: “While remote operators licensed by the [Gambling] Commission must keep customer funds in a separate account or accounts, there is no guarantee that this will ensure that customers get all their money back if the company runs into financial difficulties.”
"A spokesperson for 666Bet could not be reached for comment, but the firm has previously denied any connection between the police investigation and the day-to-day running of the company."