MGM Grand headed for trial in alleged drugging of gambler

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 723

Last Updated: 4 days, 19 hours ago

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The high roller who insists he was drugged with Ketamine while playing blackjack at MGM Grand in 2021 has enough evidence to warrant a jury trial, says Federal Judge Miranda Du. The judge refused last month to grant MGM’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the case filed by Southern California businessman Dwight Manley.

“I find that plaintiff has offered evidence to create a genuine issue of fact that the cocktail he was served by defendant’s …

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