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How system error cost gambler Sh99 million in Betika winnings

Betika. (Courtesy)

A gambler's hopes of escalating a Sh99 million payout dispute with betting firm Betika have been dashed after the Court of Appeal dismissed her attempt to challenge the company's decision.

Claire Nyabayo, who had won a substantial payout from the betting site's "magic numbers" game, was left disappointed as the court ruled that it had no jurisdiction to hear her appeal.

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