Kindred faces a high-profile customer responsibility case in Stockholm.

Fashion designer Per Holknekt is suing Kindred Group, alleging that its brands, including Unibet, fueled his gambling addiction, causing him to lose £8.7m.

Holknekt seeks £1m in damages, claiming Kindred failed in preventing addiction and addressing money laundering. He provided evidence of control deficiencies to the court.

The incidents reportedly occurred before Sweden 2019 Gambling Act. The lawsuit is a high-profile legal challenge for Kindred Group in Stockholm District Court.

 

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The lawsuit brought by fashion designer Per Holknekt against Kindred Group is indeed a high-profile case that has garnered significant attention. Holknekt alleges that the brands owned by Kindred Group, including Unibet, played a significant role in fueling his gambling addiction, ultimately leading to substantial financial losses of £8.7 million.

Holknekt is seeking £1 million in damages from Kindred Group, arguing that the company failed in its duty to prevent addiction and address money laundering. In support of his claims, Holknekt has presented evidence to the court regarding control deficiencies within Kindred Group.

It is worth noting that these incidents supposedly took place prior to the implementation of the Sweden 2019 Gambling Act, which introduced stricter regulations and policies to ensure responsible gambling practices.

As the case is being heard in Stockholm District Court, it carries significant weight due to both the magnitude of the alleged losses and the prominent stature of both the plaintiff and the defendant. The outcome of this legal challenge could potentially have far-reaching implications for Kindred Group and the wider gambling industry, particularly regarding the responsibility of operators in addressing gambling addiction and preventing money laundering.