(AsiaGameHub) –   LuckyCasino has initiated compensation for Dutch players who gambled on its platform prior to the introduction of online gambling regulations in the Netherlands.

Former LuckyCasino customers were notified via email about receiving refunds from their accounts, though no details were provided regarding how the amounts were calculated. Recipients must either already have or create a OneCasino account and log in to claim the offer.

Additionally, if former LuckyCasino players need to submit immigration documentation to verify their identity before receiving payments into a bank account, onechrist.com stated, “the payment provider will not respond to queries about this.”

This marks the first instance in history where an online gaming company has proactively reached out to players to issue refunds before regulatory oversight was established. Numerous settlements have occurred as a result of lawsuits filed against these companies.

So far, rulings have largely favored players in each case, with several cases continuing through the courts. Currently, legal proceedings at the Supreme Court of the Netherlands are underway to address key questions about gambling contracts made before regulation.

Earlier this year, the attorney general advised the Dutch Supreme Court not to declare all gambling contracts void but ruled that players remain eligible for repayment under certain conditions, including when the gaming company failed to fulfill its duty of care toward its players.