Gambler lawsuit heads to the Supreme Court
Court Alerts
Should a casino be held responsible for a compulsive gambler who lost $135,000 in a single night?
It's now up to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Jenny Kephart says Ceasars Indiana enticed her to gamble with free meals, rooms and money on credit.
The casino says Kephart should have taken advantage of programs that lets compulsive gamblers ban themselves from casinos.
The State Appeals Court ruled in favor of the casino when it heard the case. The Supreme Court hearings get underway this week.
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