SloveniaAn Austrian man has filed a lawsuit against the Slovenian gambling company Hit Nova Gorica, demanding the return of approximately 250,000 euros he claims to have lost over two years of gambling at their casino in Kranjska Gora. The plaintiff argues that his addiction to games of chance impaired his ability to make rational decisions, rendering him legally incapable of entering the casino. The company, Hit, maintains that the claim is unfounded. The case was initially rejected by two lower courts but was recently accepted by the Supreme Court. The plaintiff, who visited the casino around 30 times per year, alleges that the company advertised in Austria and organized bus trips from Carinthia to the Slovenian venue. The court noted that the plaintiff frequently stayed late into the night playing slot machines, leading to financial difficulties and eventual debt.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the legal dispute without overtly favoring either the plaintiff or the defendant. It includes statements from the gambling company denying the validity of the claim and reports the court’s decision without taking a clear stance on the moral or legal justification.
