Canadian Court Refuses to Give Player Winnings Received on Ex-Girlfriend’s Account
On July 8, the Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissed Timothy Jones’s claim against his former girlfriend Cheryl Johnson, from whom he tried to recover about $80.1K from winnings of roughly $84.2K received at online casino JackpotCity.
The dispute arose from play on April 13, 2022. Jones played slots through Johnson’s account, using her laptop and funds she had deposited — about $57. Although JackpotCity is not licensed in British Columbia, the court separately noted that this fact did not affect the outcome of the case.
The court concluded that the winnings belonged to Cheryl Johnson. The reason was that Jones had played without her permission, using her account and money.
The judge also rejected Jones’s argument that the win was the result of his strategy. The decision emphasises that the game was based on chance, so strategy cannot be described as the reason for the victory.
During the proceedings, Johnson’s side also argued that the decisive bonus round took place with the involvement of her 16-year-old son. However, the court found that the teenager was merely in front of the screen, while all gaming actions were effectively carried out by Jones.
After the win, Johnson voluntarily gave her former partner about $3.7K and his son another roughly $285. According to her, she did this to finally end the relationship. It was the remaining approximately $80.1K that Jones tried to recover through the court, but his claims were dismissed in full.
Olivia Grant is an iGaming news reporter at CasinosInCanada who covers casino industry updates, regulations, and market developments.
