Casino Suing Troubled Winner of Lottery Jackpot ; Caesars Says He Bounced Checks

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ATLANTIC CITY After winning almost $315 million, it seems odd that lottery winner Jack Whittaker would have money troubles. But a court case has revealed an addition to the long list of Whittaker's problems since his windfall: Caesars casino is suing him, saying he wrote bad checks.

The Atlantic City casino, owned by Harrah's Entertainment Inc., contends Whittaker wrote 21 checks totaling $1.5 million that bounced during gambling trips in 2004. Whittaker claims he doesn't owe the money because of agreements he had with the casino.

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Casino Suing Troubled Winner of Lottery Jackpot ; Caesars Says He Bounced Checks

Although the lawsuit was filed in May 2005, it didn't come to light unt...

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