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Barkley: The Round Mound of Gambling Debt

Posted May 15th 2008 1:05PM by TMZ Staff

The Wynn Las Vegas has filed suit against former NBA star Charles Barkley, claiming he owes the casino $400,000 in gambling markers. Heck, he spends that at the buffet alone!
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And to make matters worse, the Wynn is getting the Clark County district attorney's bad check unit to investigate, which also looks into gambling debts. Clark County DA David Roger says if Barkley doesn't pay up, he could be charged with a felony!

According to court docs, the casino fronted the NBA star four different $100,000 markers -- two each on October 18 and 19.

UPDATE: While playing in a golf tourney in Alabama, Barkley told the AP "My mistake. I'm not broke, and I'm going to take care of it."

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16. THIS SCRATCHES HIS GREAT DREAMS OF RUNNING AS A DEMOCRAT. SO GLAD HE SWITCHED. OOPS, THIS GAMBLING SAGA MIGHT BE A DEMOCRAT RESUME ENHANCER.

Posted at 2:10PM on May 15th 2008 by HTFOXY

17. another example of Da Man bringing him down.

Posted at 2:07PM on May 15th 2008 by PoiseProtection

18. he's an addict... remember, he's lost more money than john daly's pissed away... looking for a feel good moment, but when it gets there it leaves a lot to be desired... that's an addiction... tighten up, big boy, or you'll be the next latrell sprewell...

Posted at 2:09PM on May 15th 2008 by vic

19. Turrible!

Posted at 12:32PM on May 16th 2008 by Sir Charles

20. You guys need to know the facts. Quit hating. If you were to heard what he said on WJOX 100.5. You would understand. He is a good man and has no problem. This is just a miss understanding. And by the way the date are wrong. He bet on the super bowl, which is in Feb.

Posted at 3:46PM on May 15th 2008 by Bama

21. I know you've been backed into a corner because of your gambling addiction. Hope you can get the help necessary to stay out of jail and to overcome your addiction. Face up to the facts and seek help Charles. Gambling is an addiction! It can ruin you!

Posted at 7:49PM on May 18th 2008 by Nettie

22. Charles still lives in Scottsdale as far as I know, and DMX lives in Cave Creek. But where did Mike Tyson move to? Didn't he sell his place in Paradise Valley and move to the Chandler/Gilbert area? For some reason I thought he now lives near the same neighborhood where Matt Leinart and a lot of other pro athletes live.

Posted at 3:50PM on May 15th 2008 by Amanda

23. I like Barkely. He's funny as hell. And he's human like the rest of us so give him a break. TMZ seems to be a magnet for negative people with nothing nice to say about anyone.

Posted at 4:35PM on May 15th 2008 by Rachel

24. Charles' legal residence is Leeds, AL. He recently had his mother's house put in his name so that he can run for governer. LORD HELP US ALL!

Posted at 6:30PM on May 15th 2008 by Shay

25. I just hope he doesn't do like Ken Griffey Jr. and pay it all back in pennies. Of course, Jr. only owed his friend $1500. I'm sure CB can just spin this around to make him look like the good guy and the Wynn casino is just being anal. It's just sad to see these people who make more money then most people could ever dream of making in a life time throw it around like it's nothing.

Posted at 11:38PM on May 15th 2008 by GAMountainGirl

26. Riiiiiiiiiight. Some of these celebs are so cheap. Pay your bill Chuck.

Posted at 5:15PM on May 16th 2008 by TCurry

27. HE SHOULD PAY THE CASINO & GET HELP FOR HIS GAMBLING ADDICTION!! GOD BLESS HIM!

Posted at 5:41PM on May 16th 2008 by Mrs. Soto

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