Vegas casino fined for dancing gambler

Las Vegas has a reputation for letting visitors get away with all kinds of "bad" behavior. Activities like gambling and drinking on the street get a free pass in this anything-goes gaming capital. But apparently that permissive Vegas attitude doesn't extend to all behaviors, particularly if you like celebratory dancing when you hit it big at the tables.

Vegas casino Caesar's Palace was recently fined $250,000 for allowing a player at their high-stakes Baccarat tables to dance and walk on the tables during play. According to a complaint filed by Nevada Gaming regulators, the culprit got up from his chair and climbed on the game table for a stretch of 45 minutes, walking, dancing (and playing) along the way.

Why didn't Caesar's Palace stop this dancing fool? It probably had something to do with the fact the perpetrator was playing a high-stakes game. Apparently when there's big money involved, you can get away with a lot more than if you start doing the jig on top of a $5 Blackjack table. Word to the wise - if you're going to celebrate big winnings in Vegas, best leave your dancing shoes at home - or at least keep them off the gaming tables.

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