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Marcus Morris Sr. Clears Fraud and Theft Charges After Repaying $265,000 Casino Markers

Las Vegas court filings show prosecutors dropped the indictment after both casinos confirmed Morris had honored his credit markers.

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Apr 2, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24) reacts to a call against the Utah Jazz during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Former NBA Player Marcus Morris Sr. Pays Off Casino Debts Of $265K

Overview

  • Nevada prosecutors withdrew two felony fraud counts and two theft counts after Morris settled $265,000 owed to the MGM Grand and Wynn Las Vegas.
  • He wrote $115,000 in checks to MGM Grand in May 2024 and $150,000 to Wynn Las Vegas in June 2024 under casino marker credits that bounced.
  • A Nevada warrant led to his July 27 arrest at Fort Lauderdale airport and his detention by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Morris and his agent maintained the markers were standard gambling credit, not attempts at fraud, and he reported enduring over 50 hours in lockdown without food or water.
  • Formal dismissal of the case was entered on August 6 when court documents verified full repayment of his marker debts.