Gambler sues William Hill
20 Feb 2008
UNITED KINGDOM -- As reported by the Bangkok Post: "A compulsive gambler is suing British bookmakers William Hill for 2 million (123 million baht) in losses he racked up after asking to be barred from betting.
"Graham Calvert, a greyhound trainer, claims that the bookmaker failed in its duty by allowing him to continue betting despite his requests to be excluded.
"The 28-year-old from Tyneside gambled more than 7.5 million (464 million baht) on football, golf and horse racing in an 18-month spree beginning in August 2005.
"...William Hill contests the allegations, arguing that customers place bets of their own choice."