A Lagos-based law firm, Pro-lex solicitors is representing over 114 clients who allege they were unfairly denied winnings by the online sports betting platform SportyBet.
At briefing, Bamidele said that the clients claim SportyBet demanded excessive personal information, then blocked their accounts and withheld their winnings.He said: “We have reviewed the clients’ claims and believe they have a strong case and we have filed a petition with a regulatory agency, arguing that SportyBet’s data collection practices are unreasonable and their account blocking unfair.
“While no lawsuit has been filed yet, we are prepared to take that step if necessary. Our primary goal is to raise public awareness and encourage other potential victims to come forward. “The regulatory agency has acknowledged the petition and is currently reviewing it. This story is developing, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available,” Bamidele explained.