Trustee Appointed to Handle Player Funds and Inquiries as Broader Legal Precedent Awaits Supreme Court Review
The Danish gaming provider Jackpotbet A/S officially filed for bankruptcy on June 18, 2026. As a direct result of the insolvency proceedings, all operating licenses held by Jackpotbet to offer online casino games and betting services within Denmark have lapsed.
Instructions for Affected Players
Customers who currently hold active funds deposited within their Jackpotbet gaming accounts are instructed to direct all inquiries and claims to the appointed bankruptcy trustee, DLA Piper Denmark Advokatpartnerselskab.
Players seeking assistance can reach the designated legal representatives directly from the Danish Gambling Authority:
- Kristoffer Dysted Bjarkov: [email protected]
- Sussie Hegelund: [email protected]
Broader Legal Context Regarding Player Funds
The bankruptcy brings renewed attention to the legal status of customer balances during operator insolvency in Denmark. The question of whether players maintain a preferential right to funds held in online gambling accounts has been the subject of ongoing judicial review.
While the Maritime and Commercial Court previously examined the issue, the High Court subsequently overturned that decision, ruling in favor of the player. The High Court’s ruling established that player account balances are specially protected and belong directly to the consumer, exempting them from the claims of general creditors in a bankrupt estate. Legal counsel and affected parties are now awaiting a final definitive ruling from the Supreme Court.
