A Georgia man is suing Ameristar Black Hawk On line casino, its proprietor, and regulation enforcement officers for detaining him for allegedly counting playing cards in a blackjack session. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

A Georgia man on a layover in Colorado in 2021 determined to move the time at Ameristar Black Hawk On line casino, however later practically discovered himself beneath arrest for allegedly counting playing cards. Now he has a lawsuit in course of as he seeks a complete of $3m in damages.

In response to the criticism, Joseph Shiraef visited the on line casino on October 19, 2021 and proceeded to play blackjack. Down $4,000, a supervisor requested to see his identification, regardless of him already having supplied it on a number of events. When the supervisor wished to take it to “examine one thing,” Shiraef refused, and the supervisor stated he couldn’t money out his remaining $1,800 except he did.

Needing to get again to the Denver airport, he opted to depart and take care of the $1,800 one other time. When he tried to exit the parking zone, he was stopped by Joseph Nguyen, a Colorado Gaming Fee agent, who additionally requested for his ID. Shiraef determined to name the police to see if they might assist him out and Patrol Sgt. Stephanie Whitman arrived on scene.

informed Shiraef that he was suspected on “the opportunity of fraud acts”

Whitman suggested Shiraef to offer his ID to Nguyen. Nguyen then informed Shiraef that he was suspected on “the opportunity of fraud acts,” which included “dishonest or counting playing cards,” and will presumably be arrested.

The lawsuit states that Shiraef did absolute nothing unsuitable and didn’t cheat. It doesn’t seem that he admitted to card counting, however that doesn’t matter, as that’s not unlawful. Daniel Carr, spokesperson for the Colorado Division of Income, confirmed with The Denver Publish that simply utilizing your mind to rely playing cards just isn’t towards the regulation, although casinos do have the suitable to ask a participant to depart if they’re too good.

Nguyen allegedly falsely stated card counting is “a type of fraudulent exercise within the state of Colorado.” Shiraef was finally allowed to depart, however is suing for the violation of his civil rights.