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Popular British betting platform Bet365 found itself fighting with dozens of gamblers who had bet on President Donald Trump winning the 2020 presidential election after the company deemed Joe Biden the winner.
Dozens of gamblers complained on Twitter this week that the platform had settled all election bets, noting that Trump has disputed the results of the election and demanded recounts.
Bet365, however, maintained its position.
In response to one user, the company said that “based on the number of votes counted, Joe Biden has gained enough Electoral College votes to be deemed the winner.”
“All media outlets are confirming Joe Biden will receive between 279 and 290 Electoral College Votes,” Bet365 explained, prompting others to complain that the media does not decide the winner of an election.
@rahul_xr Hi, based on the number of votes counted, Joe Biden has gained enough Electoral College votes to be deemed the winner. All media outlets are confirming Joe Biden will receive between 279 and 290 Electoral College Votes.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 12, 2020
In another reply, Bet365 wrote, “Hi, as per our rules, bets on Donald Trump will remain as lost,” adding that “Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.”
@BladeTeRenegade Hi, as per our rules, bets on Donald Trump will remain as lost > “Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.”
— bet365 (@bet365) November 12, 2020
Bet365 found itself making the argument to dozens of other gamblers who complained that the bets had been resolved too early.
@Hifly747 Hi, all media outlets are confirming Joe Biden will receive at least 279 Electoral College votes, with only 270 required for him to win.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 12, 2020
@Lightworker110 Hi, please note, based on the number of votes counted, Joe Biden has gained enough Electoral College votes to be deemed the winner. All media outlets are confirming Joe Biden will receive between 279 and 290 Electoral College Votes.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 12, 2020
@ColtCarl Hi ,as per our rules ‘Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.’ Hope this helps.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 11, 2020
@johns1897 Hi John, as per our rules ‘Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.’ Hope this helps.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 11, 2020
@corsit Hi, as per our rules > ‘Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.’. Hope this helps.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 11, 2020
@jason_medly Hi Jason, as per our rules > ‘Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.’. Hope this helps.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 11, 2020
@Martian65559839 Hi, our Customer Services team can look into this for you and advise if you call 01782 684757 or use Live Chat here > https://t.co/ii3ZOtPepJ.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 11, 2020
@christophwk Hi, as per our rules > ‘Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.’. Hope this helps.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 10, 2020
@Unscrptdconduit Hi, as per our rules > ‘Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.’. Hope this helps.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 10, 2020
@TDon313 Hi, as per our rules > ‘Settlement of all bets will be based on the total votes cast and counted at the time of the election, and not on any subsequent legal challenge.’. Hope this helps.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 10, 2020
@Inquiri93084810 Hi, if you wish to discuss your bet in detail please call our Customer Services team on 01782 684757 or use Live Chat here > https://t.co/ii3ZOtPepJ.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 10, 2020
@covid19isacon Hi, could you please DM us with your bet365 username and bet reference? Thanks.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 10, 2020
@ojoj1906 Hi, our Customer Services team can look into this for you and advise if you call 01782 684757 or use Live Chat here > https://t.co/ii3ZOtPepJ.
— bet365 (@bet365) November 10, 2020
Trump has not conceded the election to Biden, and his campaign administration officials have claimed that the results are false.
After Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was asked on Tuesday whether his staff are preparing for a transition with Biden’s team, Pompeo said, “There will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” before laughing.
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