World Series of Poker winner accused of passing bad checks
WYNN LAS VEGAS
Ted Forrest allegedly tried to pass two checks worth $215,000 between October 2012 and May 2013 at Wynn Las Vegas.
LAS VEGAS >> A World Series of Poker champion with millions in winnings is wanted for passing bad checks.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that attorneys intend to ask a judge this week to recall an arrest warrant for gambler Ted Forrest.
The 51-year-old, who is estimated to have more than $6.3 million in tournament earnings, has been charged with drawing and passing a check without sufficient funds with the intent to defraud as well as theft.
According to a criminal complaint, Forrest allegedly tried to pass two checks worth $215,000 between October 2012 and May 2013 at Wynn Las Vegas.
Attorney Chris Rasmussen says the casino is turning a civil dispute into a criminal one.
He also says Forrest was extended a line of credit to play on a casino marker.
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7 responses to “World Series of Poker winner accused of passing bad checks”
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Idiot probably blew all his winnings. All in.
Anyone who messes with the casinos has a few cards missing from his deck.
Anything that happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. That’s why I stay out of Vegas.
“Stays in Vegas” as you say means all the money you brought to Vegas to wager! Visit only for business purposes or reunions and usually leave as fast I can.
he was caught bluffing.
2012 is too long ago…….forget about it.
SA must think he is a Trump supporter. That’s all you got?
Bummer dude, In the end the house always wins.