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Casino in Brief: The High Fashion Freezout!

We all like to enjoy a night out at the casino I'm sure (else why are you here!?), but some like to put more effort in than others. With a flair for fashion, Arkansas man Jordan Kirk decided that a night of gambling was in order. Donning his surgical mask and 9-inch by 10-inch cross-body bag, he confidently walked into the premises, only to be in for a surprise when he was refused entry due to his bag!

The security guard at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs insisted that he leave his man in his car, despite the fact that several women were strolling past with near identical accessories. Upon standing his ground the security guard then informed the individual that   “men do not carry purses, they carry bags”.

Kirk gained support from other entering the venue but not the floor supervisor who also refused him entry due to the bag. Eventually a general manager determined Kirk would be allowed in if he agreed to have his purse searched, result in his eventually entry.

“They were worried that a man carrying a ‘bag’ may have explosives,” Kirk said, adding, “Who is going to blow up their Louis Vuitton on purpose?”

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Casino In Brief: Thief Uses Prosthetic Mask to Steal $100,000

All eyes on this guy. John Colletti's cunning plan, via online research, a counterfeit driver's license and a prosthetic mask was to steal money from other casino patrons in the Michigan and Kansas area. After obtaining information (social security number, phone number) about specific individuals he would withdraw money from their bank accounts via casino self-service kiosks using a fake drivers license - all while wearing his disguise.

His audacious scheme worked - to the tune of almost $100,000. However it didn't take long to spot that the theft had taken place, and law enforcement soon closed in. He now faces charges of wire fraud, identity theft, and fraud in connection with access devices.