Lawsuit: High-stakes gambler was drugged, no memory of $75K credit at Strip casino
A gambler is suing an Aria casino, alleging he was drugged and unknowingly took out $75,000 in credit before being arrested for fraud.Summary
Michael Thomson, a 64-year-old high-stakes gambler, is suing Aria casino and MGM Resorts International, claiming he was drugged and exploited while gambling in January 2024. Thomson alleges he has no memory of taking out $75,000 in credit, known as markers, and was later arrested for felony fraud after being found sleeping in a lounge. He claims the casino allowed him to gamble while incapacitated and failed to provide explanations for the markers. Though the fraud charges were dismissed after he agreed to pay restitution, Thomson is now seeking to invalidate the markers, damages exceeding $75,000, and a jury trial, alleging negligence, unfair trade practices, and malicious prosecution. He asserts that Aria violated Nevada gaming regulations by allowing a visibly impaired patron to gamble. MGM Resorts has not yet responded to the lawsuit.
(Source：Las-vegas Review Journal)