In a shocking turn of events, a 65-year-old woman from Detroit is taking on the MGM Grand Casino after they denied her $127,000 blackjack win. Mary Johnson, a retired schoolteacher, had been visiting the casino with her friends when she hit the jackpot on a hand of blackjack. However, instead of being paid out the large sum of money, casino staff claimed that there had been a mistake and refused to honor the win.
Johnson, who has been a regular at the MGM Grand for over 10 years, was stunned by the casino’s response. “I couldn’t believe it. I had won fair and square, and they were telling me that I didn’t deserve the money,” she said in an interview with local news station WXYZ. The casino claimed that there was a glitch in their system that caused the error, but Johnson is not buying it. She has hired a lawyer and is taking legal action against the casino.
The case has garnered national attention, with many people rallying behind Johnson and calling for justice. “It’s outrageous that a casino can just deny someone their winnings like that. Mary deserves every penny of that $127,000,” said one supporter on social media. Others have criticized the casino for their lack of transparency and accused them of trying to cheat Johnson out of her rightful win.
Despite the casino’s attempts to sweep the incident under the rug, Johnson is determined to fight for what is rightfully hers. “I won that money fair and square, and I will not rest until I receive it,” she said. Her lawyer is confident that they have a strong case and are prepared to take the matter to court if necessary.
As the legal battle unfolds, many are keeping a close eye on the outcome, with some speculating that it could have far-reaching implications for the gambling industry as a whole. In the meantime, Johnson remains hopeful that justice will prevail and she will finally receive the $127,000 that she rightfully earned. “I just want what is rightfully mine. I won that money, and I deserve to be paid,” she said. The world waits with bated breath to see how this David and Goliath battle will play out.
