A man suffered a heart attack after winning $4 million at a casino in Singapore but is expected to recover. He was overly excited about his win and collapsed due to cardiac arrest. The casino is expected to pay out the winnings despite the incident.
Key Points
Man suffered a heart attack after winning $4 million at Marina Bay Sands Casino in Singapore
Despite initial reports of his death, he was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover
Questions raised regarding the obligation of casinos to pay out winnings if a gambler dies after winning but before collecting the prize
The incident took place at a casino owned by Las Vegas Sands
Pros
Man is expected to recover and enjoy his winnings
Casino is likely to pay out the jackpot despite the incident
Cons
Man experienced a heart attack due to the shock and excitement of winning
Uncertainty and debate surrounding the obligation of casinos to pay out winnings in such cases