United Kingdom: Man who spent £27 million in Mayfair casino has case dismissed by High Court

United Kingdom: Man who spent £27 million in Mayfair casino has case dismissed by High Court

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  • Tom Wood, LADbible
March 4, 2021 7:00 AM
  • Tom Wood, LADbible

A man who gambled £27,000,000 during a five-night stay in a casino has lost his case at the High Court.

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Juste Puharic claimed that the Park Lane Club in Mayfair owed him nearly £250,000 after he spent £27 million at the casino in 2015, ending his stay £1.2 million in credit.

The Croatian businessman – who called himself a ‘high roller’ – told the court he was offered an incentive to play roulette and was owed £244,000.

However, that claim was dismissed by the judge, who said that he was a well-known figure among the casinos of the swanky London borough.

Judge Gavin Mansfield reached the conclusion that Mr Puharic had not reached a ‘concluded agreement’ surrounding incentives and bonuses with Silverbond Enterprises.

The High Court heard the evidence in November, but Judge Mansfield’s ruling was announced on Wednesday.