How Casinos Trapped a High Roller to Lose $240 Million
425K views · Mar 14, 2025 · Entertainment
Comments · 657
@banhdaa · 1 year ago (edited)
Crazy after taking him for over $200 million, they still tried to put him in prison for the rest of his life. Casinos are legal robberies.
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@Omegaluck · 1 year ago
Gambling addiction is crazy. If a bartender sees a guy that’s too drunk, he’ll cut him off. If a casino sees a guy that is losing too much much, they’ll encourage them to lose more.
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@olefella7561 · 1 year ago
“The Only Way to Win in a Casino is to Own One.” - Steve Wynn
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@Boaz833 · 1 year ago
He could have used that 240mill to build his own casino and gamble unlimitedly with no loss.
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@sethcushingmusic · 1 year ago
Good on Mr. Wynn for making a sensible decision in the interest of someone's health.
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@spongebobubu · 1 year ago
Well done Wynn for banning him knowing his compulsive
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@Captain-SwaaaaGG · 1 year ago
As someone who lost $5 dollars on a football bet back in march, i understand what this man felt.
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@colemarbosili3405 · 1 year ago
With that money he could have open he's own casino and never losing a penny
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@BLX187 · 1 year ago
respect to the wynn guy for actually banning him
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@echecroi · 1 year ago
Remember folks, that no matter what you observe and experience, the Casino is NOT your Friend.
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@Spined1234 · 1 year ago
Giving a $17 million loan to the drunk gambling addict. Not the casino's smartest move.
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@tara607 · 1 year ago
My ex coworker lost all his 401K ( $ 500,000 + ) to gambling, Now he drives a 20 yr. old car and has to go back to a factory job that he hates.
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