Betfred: Blackjack Player Wins ₤ 1.7 m Jackpot After High Court Battle Betfred: Blackjack gamer wins ₤ 1.7 m jackpot after High Court fight 7 April 2021 A Betfred punter denied a ₤ 1.7 m prize over an alleged software application glitch has won a legal battle to declare the profits. Andy Green, from Lincolnshire, scooped the reward in January 2018 while playing a blackjack game on his phone. The bookie declined to pay, declaring the error implied the game was not running properly. High Court judge Mrs Justice Foster ruled in Mr Green's favour and stated the business had no grounds for keeping payment. The judgement implies Mr Green, from Washingborough, will finally receive his payment, plus interest, after a three-year fight. 'Champagne ready' In a declaration, he stated the prolonged row over the payout had actually made him wish he 'd never won. "Together with my household, I have been through some really low times and end up being really down," he said. "My physical health has also suffered badly, and I in some cases wished I 'd never won this cash, due to the fact that it was just making my life a misery. "But today, I feel like the world has been lifted off my shoulders and I feel so exceptionally happy and relieved - for me, my family and my legal team. "The champagne can lastly come off ice and be savoured." Betfred apologised for the hold-up in Mr Green receiving his money and stated it would not appeal versus the ruling. Speaking in 2018, he said he had actually gone "absolutely insane" after scooping the prize on the Frankie Dettori Magic Seven Blackjack game. Following the win, he extended his overdraft and spent more than ₤ 2,500 celebrating with household and pals. In her judgment, Mrs Justice Foster stated when he later on called Betfred they "did not seek at this moment to suggest aside from that he was a big winner".