Court of Justice (Sixth Chamber) 10 December 2020, C-774/19 (A. B. and B. B. v Personal Exchange International Limited.)

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The Court addressed the interpretation of Article 15(1) of Regulation No 44/2001 regarding jurisdiction over consumer contracts, specifically in the context of an online poker-playing contract between a Slovenian individual and a Maltese company. The core legal dispute centered on whether the individual, who earned a living from poker but had not formally declared this activity, could still be classified as a 'consumer' under the regulation, thus allowing Slovenian courts to have jurisdiction over the case. The Court concluded that the individual retains consumer status despite substantial winnings and regular participation, provided the activity is not officially declared or offered as a paid service.AI