Problem Gambler Can’t Use New Chips

Back in 2004, a man only identified as S.D. lost money in Atlantic City. He did the only sensible thing: He went to the Casino Control Commission and asked he be banned from gambling in Atlantic City for life.

Whoops! Turns out he loved to gamble, and since New Jersey shares its list of banned gamblers with other states, now S.D. can’t really gamble anywhere. Yesterday, a state appeals court ruled the Commission didn’t have to reverse the ban when S.D. asked.

It’s a shame for our mysterious problem gambler, since Atlantic City has introduced a new chip that’s worth $25,000. (We bloggers call that “a day’s pay.”) The $25K chip is the highest denomination the state offers, but Caesars notes they have special plaques for its customers who make single bets of $50,000 or $100,000. You may begin weeping now.

Court: Casino panel doesn’t have to lift voluntary lifetime ban [The Star-Ledger]
High rollers raise stakes with new $25,000 chip [AP/Courier-Post]