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30 April 2025
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Thomas McPeake accused of circumventing the rules after a series of big casino wins

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Thomas McPeake, who lives with his parents in a house decorated with Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears merchandise, has spent months learning the intricacies of sports betting. In the past year, he has carefully compiled notes and built strategies, making a lot of risky parley bets - combinations of the outcomes of several events - in casinos in Indiana and Iowa.

McPeake's first big win came at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, where he turned $30,000 into $350,000 in a week. After that, he went to the Isle Casino in Bettendorf (Iowa) and won another $450,000 there. Both establishments are owned by the Caesars Entertainment chain.

However, when trying to collect the winnings, McPeak faced an unexpected problem. Caesars canceled his bets, citing internal anti-money laundering and payment structuring rules, according to CBS News. McPeake allegedly tried to remain discreet: he wagered small amounts through self-service kiosks and sometimes used disguise. Because of these actions, he was accused of trying to circumvent the established rules.

The reaction of other casinos to its success has been mixed. For example, Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Indiana, also banned McPick from entering after a big win, but before paying him $127,000.


Experts disagree on the conflict between McPeak and the casino

McPeak's story has sparked a heated debate among gambling professionals. Scott Moreau, a former Las Vegas casino manager and now a gambling teacher, sharply condemned McPeake's actions. In his opinion, the player deliberately violated the rules by distributing bets across different states.

At the same time, professional player and author Eli Feustel sided with McPeake. He believes that Caesars made a serious mistake by canceling bets after the outcomes of the matches became known. Feustel stressed that, according to the rules, casinos are obliged to identify violations before the start of games, and not retroactively.

McPeake has already filed complaints with the gambling commissions of Indiana and Iowa, but so far without success. The Indiana State Commission supported Caesars' actions, and Iowa authorities are still investigating the situation.

Despite this, McPeake has no intention of backing down and plans to sue Caesars. He claims that he acted within the law and accuses the casino of unfair treatment.

The escalating litigation could set an important precedent for the entire industry as the court decides who is right in this costly battle.

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Tsura
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If I were him, I would also go to court. If the rules had been violated, bets would not have been accepted at all.

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wolfiechu
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I also won big a couple of times - and do you know how kind they were then? Until the first serious skid.

02 May 2025
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Dazandran
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In the 80s in Vegas, they generally broke their fingers for this. Now at least through the court you can fight.

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Jajke
Jajke

Complete nonsense.

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ratone
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And who prevented him from playing fair? Disguise, small bets... Well, think about it.

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What a cunning one. Did you want to cheat the casino? Well, let him figure it out in the courts now.

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The whole story is reminiscent of the fight between David and Goliath. I'm for McPeake!

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