https://www.overlawyered.com/2008/06/canada-problem-gamblers-sue-casinos-for-35-bln/ Chronicling the high cost of our legal system Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:46:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.overlawyered.com/2008/06/canada-problem-gamblers-sue-casinos-for-35-bln/comment-page-1/#comment-27644 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:46:36 +0000 http://overlawyered.com/?p=7142#comment-27644 I have seen these so-called contracts between addicted gamblers and casinos. I don’t think they are legally binding which makes the gambler responsible for his or her own actions. Alcoholics would be able to sue beer makers, distributors, and bar owners if these types of contracts were binding. Todd is probably right in this case–money.

]]> https://www.overlawyered.com/2008/06/canada-problem-gamblers-sue-casinos-for-35-bln/comment-page-1/#comment-21398 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:45:32 +0000 http://overlawyered.com/?p=7142#comment-21398 The court should deny them on the grounds that they are merely gambling again. This time the game is Jackpot Jury. If the plaintiffs wish to be protected from gambling by being barred from gambling venues, then the court should honor their wishes and ban them from the courts.

]]> https://www.overlawyered.com/2008/06/canada-problem-gamblers-sue-casinos-for-35-bln/comment-page-1/#comment-21379 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:57:45 +0000 http://overlawyered.com/?p=7142#comment-21379 Clearly, it’s all about 1)the money and 2)the money.

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