Racetrack Mistakenly Overpays Gambler $6,000; Gambler Faces Possible Felony Theft ChargeFacility Files Police Report For Theft After Incident |
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A gambler at an Omaha, Neb. racetrack might soon need some help defending himself from the law.
According to the Omaha World-Herald, authorities in Omaha are looking for a customer who was mistakenly overpaid nearly $6,000 on a wager by a cashier at Horsemen’s Park. The gambler handed the cashier a ticket for $63.50, but an employee error on the computer resulted in him being handed over a lot more in winnings.
The man allegedly left the property in a hurry after realizing what had happened.
Attempts to reach the customer have been unsuccessful, the report said.
The decision could cost him dearly, as authorities could charge the man with felony theft, the report said. The head of security at the racetrack filed a police report for theft. If charged, and convicted, the customer could face up to five years in prison.
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