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Problem Gamblers File Lawsuit Against Detroit's Casinos

DETROIT, Michigan – As reported by the Associated Press: "Two problem gamblers have filed a lawsuit claiming that Detroit's casinos failed to enforce a state program designed to keep gambling addicts out of their facilities.

"The lawsuit comes as the state's `disassociated persons' list has grown from 56 gamblers in 2001 to 508, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which administers the program and is also named in the lawsuit.

"…Virginia Ormanian, of Wyandotte, and Norma Astourian, of Taylor, asked to be barred from the casinos in 2002, but they couldn't stay away, The Detroit News reported Wednesday.

"…The women accuse the MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity and Greektown casinos of breach of contract. The casinos continued extending credit, cashing checks, offering coupons and marketing their services to problem gamblers, the lawsuit states."

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