Gambler sues casino for ‘luring him to tables’

AN Australian gambler who lost millions in a A$1.4 billion (€690m) gaming spree is suing one of the country’s largest casinos, claiming he was targeted by managers despite a known gambling addiction.

In a case that lawyers say could have implications stretching to China, gambling addict Harry Kakavas is suing Crown Casino in Melbourne for A$50 million damages after a mammoth 14-month baccarat binge in which he lost A$37 million.

At the time in 2007, property developer Kakavas had been barred from every casino in Australia. But the Supreme Court in Victoria state was told Crown’s management did not “give a monkey’s” about a prohibition in place since 2004, the Age newspaper said.