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Harrah's Reno Dealer Files Lawsuit Over Tips

RENO, Nevada – As reported by the Associated Press: ``A dealer from Harrah's Reno has filed a lawsuit in Washoe County District Court over a change in the way players' tips are collected and distributed to employees.

``The lawsuit filed by Reno attorney Ken McKenna last week also names the Internal Revenue Service.

``Dealer Marion Gavin objects to a policy change that has resulted in the casino paying out the tips on employees' biweekly paychecks. Before Oct. 31, dealers collected the cash directly from the players. Gavin wants to keep it that way.

``…The policy change at Reno resulted from an IRS audit, according to a letter written to employees by finance director Marcia Martin…"

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