A legal battle between a gardener and Paddy Power over a disputed £1m prize has ended with the gardener emerging victorious. Corrine Durber, a resident of Gloucestershire, found herself embroiled in the dispute after playing the Wild Hatter online game in October 2020. The game, consisting of a fruit machine and a wheel of fortune, displayed a jackpot win of “Monster Jackpot” amounting to £1,097,132.71 on Mrs. Durber’s iPad screen following a spin.
Despite the displayed win, Paddy Power only paid out £20,265, claiming that Mrs. Durber had actually won the smaller “Daily Jackpot” due to a programming error. Unsatisfied with the payout, Mrs. Durber took legal action against PPB Entertainment Limited, the company behind Paddy Power and Betfair, for breach of contract and sought the remainder of her winnings based on the screen display.
In a surprising turn of events, Mr. Justice Ritchie granted summary judgment in Mrs. Durber’s favor, affirming her right to the full £1m prize without the need for a trial. The judge criticized Paddy Power for placing the burden of its own errors on the consumer, highlighting the importance of accuracy and transparency in gaming outcomes.
Mrs. Durber expressed her relief and happiness at the ruling, stating that she felt vindicated in her claim to the jackpot. Reflecting on the ordeal, she questioned why Paddy Power had not swiftly honored the win instead of subjecting her to a lengthy legal process. In response to the judgment, a spokesperson for Paddy Power acknowledged the regrettable nature of the case and emphasized the company’s commitment to providing a fair and positive customer experience, pledging to review the situation in light of the ruling
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