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The Wynn sues Barkley, claims $400,000 gambling debts unpaid

Watchdog found this 5/15/2008 on www.lasvegassun.com

Jeff German Thu, May 15, 2008 (2 a.m.) Wynn Las Vegas filed a lawsuit in District Court on Wednesday to force former National Basketball Association star Charles Barkley to pay back $400,000 in gambling markers the casino alleges it extended him last ...

Charles Barkley Owes Vegas Casino $400,000

Foul Balls found this 5/15/2008 on FanIQ.com

Charles Barkley has a gambling problem. This we know. He also has a problem with paying off his gambling debts. The Las Vegas Sun is reporting today that the Wynn Casino filed a lawsuit this morning to order Sir Charles to pay back the ...

Vegas prosecutor says Barkley owes casino $400K

Detroit Pistons Full-Court Press - MLive.com found this 5/15/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

A prosecutor says retired NBA star Charles Barkley will face felony charges if he fails to repay a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino.

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Charles Barkley Sued For Un-Paid Gambling Debt

BillJordaniv posted 5/16/2008 from www.bizofbasketball.com

According to the Las Vegas Sun , Charles Barkley is being sued by the Wynn Las Vegas resort for failing to repay four $100,000 casino loans. As reported by ESPN : “To date, and despite repeated demands, Barkley has refused to repay the $400,000,” the complaint said. Clark County District Attorney David Roger said prosecutors would move forward with a criminal complaint should Barkley ...