Gambler Experiences Cardiac Arrest After Winning $4 Million During High Stakes Casino Game
A gambling man recently collapsed after the excitement of winning a high stakes casino game in Singapore.
The man, whose identity has not been revealed, reportedly fell to the floor while betting big at Marina Bay Sands casino near a baccarat table, per 'The Daily Mail.'
The overly excited man left bystanders in shock, as people were panicked and swarmed in to help him as he was seen laid out on the floor surrounded by what appeared to be white gaming chips.
People frantically surrounded the man, and a woman screamed out as medics came to aid the passed out winner. According to the media outlet, the man had indeed suffered cardiac arrest.
The report disputed claims that circulated online after the footage went viral, which alleged the man had died on the scene. Instead, he struck a win — twice — by winning big and surviving a heart attack. The casino clarified their guest "had fallen unconscious in the casino, but he is alive and in recovery."
On Tuesday, Casino.org stated that the winner was overwhelmed when he was playing a "high-stakes game" before raking in $4 million, translating to $2.95 million in US dollars.
Despite the devastating hiccup, the winning man is on the road to recovery and is on the way to enjoying his earnings. An inquisitive social media had more questions, inquiring as to whether a casino is off the hook in the event someone does die after winning. The short answer is — no.
"A casino game is a contract, and believe it or not, death does not change a contract. You made an agreement with the casino that you will pay for the chance to play a game, and if the game comes out a certain way, the casino will owe you a certain amount of money," an attorney explained, per the gambling hub.
