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Vegas gambler sues Caesars Palace

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- A Nebraska-based philanthropist who ran up gambling debts of $15 million has sued Caesars Palace after claiming they plyed him with alcohol and prescription drugs, according to the Telegraph.

Terry Watanabe said gambled non-stop at Caesars Palace for six months in 2007, the Telegraph reports. He has been charged with threat after racking up gambling debts of $15 million.

Watanabe has sued Harrah's, the owners of Caesars Palace, of fraud, breach of contract, conspiracy and negligence, according to the Telegraph.

He claims that casino employees provided him with prescription painkillers and alcohol.

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