The Nevada Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for an Italian businessman sued by The Wynn over a $1 million gambling debt.
Mario LaBarbera visited Las Vegas in 2008 and, while staying at The Wynn, lost $1 million of his own money and $1 million in marker credit extended to him by the resort. Those markers were left unpaid when he returned to Italy and The Wynn filed a criminal complaint over the debt and an arrest warrant was issued.
At trial, the district judge granted the resort’s motions to prohibit LaBarbera from arguing he has a gambling addiction exacerbated by the fact he was severely intoxicated at the time. The judge also barred LaBarbera from testifying by video conference from Italy.
The jury found LaBarbera owed $1 million. …
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