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Another Casino Vs. Gambler Case Heads to Trial (2 of 2)

The same procedure is used in Las Vegas and many places elsewhere. Apparently, the meter did not instantly reset itself to the Spin Poker starting jackpot level of twenty thousand dollars when the other player won, leading Domino to believe that the prize was still cranked all the way up to the larger amount when she won.

The casino claimed that it was not their problem that the meter on the slot machine terminal malfunctioned, and is only willing to pay Domino twenty thousand dollars. Domino, who won the big jackpot off a wager of two dollars and twenty-five cents, believes that she was not only the victim of a mistake, but fraud as well. By showing her a jackpot and trying to sell her off with a lesser amount, she claims, the casino is attempting to run a “bait and switch” scam. The arbitration panel demurred on the subject of the fraud charge, but the fact stands that there were several witnesses to the fact that the meter was at eighty-six thousand when Domino won. Harrah’s spokesperson, Alyce Parker, declined to comment on the matter as it constitutes pending litigation.

An arbitration panel determined last week that Domino is fairly entitled to the eighty-six thousand dollars, plus interest. Unfortunately, Domino’s attorney believes that the battle is not over. Because the decision occurred during arbitration – a process designed to help conflicting parties work out an amicable decision before taking a matter to court – either side has the legal right to throw out the decision. John M. Donnelly says that he fully believes that Harrah’s will request to have the decision voided and taken to the State Supreme Court. The attorneys who decided the matter in arbitration were independent, and had no tied to either Domino or Harrah’s.
 

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