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Casino Lawsuit: Gambler Claims Drugging, $75K Debt

12/13/2025

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Michael Duke Thomson, the plaintiff, filed a federal lawsuit against Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
He alleges he was drugged on January 23, 2024, while gambling.
Thomson says he left the high-limit blackjack room with chips, woke up handcuffed, and $75,000 in debt.
He seeks damages and a jury trial, with Aria and MGM Resorts not yet responding.

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Story summary

Michael Duke Thomson, the plaintiff, filed a federal lawsuit against Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
He alleges he was drugged on January 23, 2024, while gambling.
Thomson says he left the high-limit blackjack room with chips, woke up handcuffed, and $75,000 in debt.
He seeks damages and a jury trial, with Aria and MGM Resorts not yet responding.