Server Sues MGM National Harbor for Seizing $76K Tip

Server Tajia Mackyeon received a $76,000 tip from a baccarat player at MGM National Harbor. The incident occurred on April 13, when a high-stakes player handed Mackyeon chips worth $76,000. The lawsuit alleges that Mackyeon's manager and table games manager took possession of the chips.

Mackyeon claims that she believed she would be forced to comply if she did not hand over the chips. After the incident, Mackyeon learned the casino returned the $76,000 to the gambler. Mackyeon alleges MGM management violated federal and Maryland labor law, including conspiracy, tortious interference with her economic advantage, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Mackyeon's attorney pointed out that if the gambler had placed a $76,000 roulette bet on ‘red,’ and lost, the casino would not have given it back.