Yes I “get” the point that you and the Prof think there is a chance of this having a knock on effect if it scares other operators. Firstly I think it could just as well go the other way and the precedent could make operators more careful not to mess while at the same time keeping rev share available. Secondly there are many big established groups like all the UK books and some Austrian places and maybe Canbet that run big, reputable operations who do not hide behind shell companies in hard to reach jurisdictions. These operators willingly expose themselves to a barrage of possible lawsuits every day – from business partners, customers, employees, affiliates or any other stakeholders and they are not asking for special rules either? I agree that a class action law suit should always be an option of last resort but it should be an option nevertheless.
edit: By the way I appreciate anyone’s efforts to try and make some progress towards resolving this in an amicable way. I don’t want to wage all out war either. I’m just saying you should be able to consider legal options for the reasons stated above.