MGM Resorts Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Millions in Losses Due to Potential Drink Contaminations
In an unprecedented move, California real estate developer and former sports agent Dwight Manley has filed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts for $75 million. The lawsuit, which has caused a stir in the casino gambling industry's high-roller circuit, alleges that Manley was drugged at the MGM Grand in December 2020.
According to the lawsuit, Manley's drink was spiked while he was playing blackjack at the MGM Grand. After consuming the suspect cocktail, Manley became disoriented and injured himself by breaking an ashtray, not noticing the blood or pain. Witnesses observed him stumbling several times during the walk towards the Venetian.
Upon returning to their villa, Manley collapsed, suffering from dizziness and nausea. A drug test conducted the following day in California came back positive for ketamine, a tranquilizer known for inducing hallucinogenic effects, leaving Manley feeling disconnected and out of control.
Manley adamantly stated that he had never knowingly ingested ketamine, leading him to file a police report in Las Vegas. In an effort to find the person responsible for the alleged drugging, Manley has hired private investigators and offered a $500,000 reward.
Despite his erratic behavior, casino management did not intervene and even moved him to another blackjack table. The lawsuit alleges that MGM failed to exercise due diligence towards Manley, given his longstanding relationship with the casino, signs of erratic behavior, and a bleeding episode at the gaming table that went unnoticed.
So far, MGM's legal team has attempted to have the claim dismissed without commenting on the lawsuit. The casino giant continues its efforts to recoup the outstanding $440,000 marker amount from Manley, who signed three markers, wagering a total of $3.5 million during the incident.
As of now, there is no publicly available detailed information about this lawsuit beyond the information provided in the lawsuit itself. The provided search results focus on entertainment news unrelated to this case. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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- The sports-betting market continues to grow, with casino-personalities like Dwight Manley often seen wagering large sums in casinos.
- The lawsuit against MGM Resorts by Dwight Manley, a casino-culture connoisseur and former sports agent, has caused a significant stir in the gambling industry.
- Manley's lawsuit alleges that he was drugged while playing poker at the MGM Grand, which could set a dangerous precedent for casino-gaming establishments.
- Manley, who had big-wins in sports-betting and casino-games like blackjack, claims that he was moved to another poker table even after showing signs of erratic behavior and a bleeding episode.
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- As the case unfolds, the actions of casino management and their duty to ensure the safety of patrons, particularly high-rollers like Manley, will be under scrutiny.
- This incident involving Manley serves as a reminder for casual and high-stakes gamblers alike to be aware of their surroundings and to practice responsible-gambling for a safe and enjoyable experience.
