Indiana woman allegedly tried to cash already-paid $1,393 ticket
A paraphernalia charge was also filed after a glass pipe reportedly fell from her car during the arrest.
The hit
An Indiana woman is facing charges after allegedly trying to cash a sports betting ticket that had already been paid out, according to GamblingNews. A companion had collected the payout earlier that day by claiming he lost the ticket, then the woman approached the counter alone with the same ticket. Staff found her conduct suspicious, & she was apprehended in the car park.
Why it matters
The case shows how operators rely on surveillance footage & staff vigilance to catch ticket fraud.
The record
| Incident date | September 18 |
|---|---|
| Ticket value | $1,393 sports betting ticket allegedly recashed |
| Charges | Level 6 felony for cheating at gambling & Class C misdemeanour for paraphernalia possession |
| Maximum sentence | Up to two & a half years in prison on the felony charge |
| Operator | Blue Chip Casino, Michigan City, operated by Boyd Gaming |
Sources: Blue Chip Customer Suspected of Fraud Attempt
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