Case concerning players’ funds in the bankruptcy of DK Gambling ApS is heading to the Supreme Court

On 13 November 2025, the High Court delivered its judgment in the appeal concerning a player’s right to funds held in a gaming account with the bankrupt DK Gambling ApS. The Court found in favour of the player, ruling that the funds are specially protected against the company’s bankruptcy and therefore belong to the player ahead of the estate’s other creditors (a right of separation). The judgment overturns the earlier decision of the Maritime and Commercial High Court. Following the ruling, the trustee applied for — and was granted — permission to bring the case before the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for 10 March 2027. The Danish Gambling Authority has been granted permission to intervene in support of the player’s claim.

In brief
DK Gambling ApS entered bankruptcy proceedings in April 2022. The trustee, acting on behalf of the estate, refused to pay out the funds players held in their gaming accounts at the time of the bankruptcy, arguing that the funds were not specially protected, contrary to what is set out in gambling legislation. This led a player to bring legal action, claiming that the funds were specially protected and therefore belonged to the player ahead of other creditors. The Danish Gambling Authority intervened in support of the player’s position.