- A 16-year-old youngster begged a betting platform inconsolably for the money he lost on a wager to be returned.
- He claimed he used the funds for his educational expenses and had no idea he would end up losing everything.
- His cries and words on TikTok captured the attention of users, who spammed the young lad for taking such a risk.
In a recent video, user @benjaminjustice39 pleaded with betting platform, Sportybet to refund him money that he said was intended for his tuition.
The betting platform, Sportybet responded by informing him that anyone under the age of 18 are not permitted to use their services and that lost money cannot be recovered after he posted a screenshot of his initial communication to the business.
Sportybet said; “Hi, please be advised that It is strictly forbidden for persons under the age of 18 to open an account and use our services. The money once lost cannot be refunded. Thanks!”
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After hearing Sportybet’s response, Benjamin persisted in pleading with them and confessing his guilt. He composed;
“Please Sporty man, abeg. Oh my God! I’m 16. Please forgive me. It’s 30k.”
Betting platform turns down little boy’s request
The exchange between Benjaminjustice and Sportybet caught the attention of netizens who found the messages highly amusing.
@officialayo said: “Wetin 16 yrs dey use 30k do for account.”
@Flexzy said: “Don’t play, you will learn.”
@ifeaco commented: “He say na sporty man.”
@ZICO CFC reacted: “Forgive you for weytin.”
@T.R.A commented: “Na that forgive me off me.”
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I lost my mum’s 400k to betting – Nigerian man begs for help
Meanwhile, after losing N400,000 belonging to his mother to betting, a Nigerian man turned to Twitter, to seek help and express his distress.
In a now-deleted tweet, the young man sought help from a crypto enthusiast popularly known on the microblogging platform as Mr. Banks.
The young man identified as Tomiwa shared his dilemma in a reply to @Mrbankstips tweet that said “As you dey chase long shots, make you still dey use my value bets recover stakes, na IDAN moves I give you so.”
