Results: New Jersey judges rule man cannot cash $59,000 in gaming chips from defunct casino
Published on 04/12/2025
Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/04/09/playboy-hotel-casino-atlantic-city-chips/83015660007/
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A New Jersey man who thought he hit the jackpot by trying to cash in thousands of dollars of gaming chips from a now-defunct casino was told by a state appellate court that his jackpot won't come after all. Keith Hawkins, bought $59,000 worth of gaming chips from the defunct Playboy Casino at an online auction in 2022. He tried to cash them in at the New Jersey State Treasury in 2023, but the court ruled the chips were ineligible for redemption. Have you ever gambled at a casino?
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Should companies that auction off unredeemable gaming chips be held responsible for informing buyers about their ineligibility? Yes, they should provide clear information.
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No, it's up to the buyer to research the item.
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