Gambler who alleges he was drugged at MGM Grand seeks more answers from workers

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 1,191

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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A high roller who alleges he was drugged while gambling at MGM Grand in 2021 will be permitted to question five hotel employees who may have potential knowledge of evidence, even though the period for taking depositions has expired, Federal Magistrate Elayna J. Youchah said during a hearing Wednesday, in a reversal of her previous denial.

“We are here today because, candidly, sometimes I think too much,” Youchah told attorneys for MGM Grand and Dwight …

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