NEW ORLEANS (KPEL)—Louisiana authorities reported a major theft at Caesars Casino in New Orleans, where a dealer helped a player steal thousands of dollars from the casino floor.
Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement agents reported that Margaret Lake, a roulette dealer at Caesars New Orleans located at 8 Canal St, helped a player steal from the casino.
Lake allegedly allowed Ahmod Junius, 26, to place multiple late wages, an illegal move that led to significant financial losses for the casino, and helped him steal thousands of dollars from the casino floor.
Louisiana State Police say they started investigating the pair last week and gathered enough evidence to arrest them on Friday, April 11th.
Margaret Lake, 46, was arrested on site in Caesars Casino and Ahmod Junius was taken into custody at a residence in Violet.
According to Louisiana State Police, both individuals were booked into the Orleans Justice Center on one count of theft between $5,000 and $25,000.
This incident comes just months after Caesars New Orleans completed a $435 million renovation, transforming the former Harrah’s into a high-end resort and entertainment hub.
The updated property now features a 15-story hotel tower, expanded gaming floor, luxury dining experiences, and a new World Series of Poker Room.
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