A recent lawsuit filed by Wayne Chan, a local resident of New York, against Golden Nugget Casino in Newark has raised concerns and prompted calls for an investigation. Chan claims that he lost $469,125 while playing craps at the casino between 2018 and 2019, and he believes that the casino cheated him during his gameplay.
According to Chan, the casino engaged in unfair practices by using nontransparent dice and marking them with the table number, which is a violation of New Jersey state laws. Chan insists that such actions put players at a significant disadvantage and create an environment where cheating becomes possible.
In response, Golden Nugget Casino denies any wrongdoing and countersues Chan for an alleged debt of $200,000. However, Chan and his legal team remain firm in their accusations, emphasizing that the use of nontransparent dice is explicitly prohibited under New Jersey’s gambling regulations.
Chan’s lawyers argue that these illicit practices not only disadvantage players but also undermine the fairness and integrity of the casino industry as a whole. They claim that the casino’s operations manager was aware of these activities and admitted to them, stating that they had been ongoing for years without objection.
The recent ruling by the Appellate Division, First Department in Manhattan deems the previous summary judgment premature. The case will now be referred to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement for a thorough investigation into the allegations raised by Chan and the admission made by the casino’s operations manager.
It is important to note that the lawsuit pertains to Golden Nugget Atlantic City, and not Newark as mentioned in the title. We apologize for any confusion caused by the error.
As the legal proceedings continue, it remains to be seen whether the claims of cheating will be substantiated and what consequences, if any, will be faced by Golden Nugget Casino in relation to the allegations. More on this here