Suburban Chicago man wins $800K in sports bets, but casinos won't pay. Who was in the right?

Illinois man wins $800K in sports bets but Iowa, Indiana casinos won't pay

McPeek looks for wagers where he believes the odds are in his favor. He does extensive research that he tabulates by hand in a notebook. Over time, McPeek and other professional gamblers believe they can get an edge. But it's hardly a slam dunk.

Suburban Chicago man wins $800K in sports bets, but casinos won't pay. Who was in the right?

By Suzanne Le Mignot Click here for updates on this story     CHICAGO (WBBM) — This is the fascinating tale of a twentysomething suburban Chicago man who won $800,000 in sports bets, which he traveled as far as Iowa to place. When it came time to cash in, the casinos refused. Thomas McPeek, 24, shares a home with his parents. The basement is a shrine to their favorite teams, including the Cubs and the Bears. McPeek read a stack of books to make …

Man wins $800k at casino but won't see a cent - he's being forced to sue

A 24-YEAR-OLD gambler has scored a whopping $800,000 through sports bets, but the casinos refused to pay him the cash he was due. The Chicago man, under fire for the sneaky methods he used while playing, may be pushed to sue the gambling dens. A Chicago man scored $800,000 from sports bettingCBS NEWS When the 24-year-old attempted to cash out his winning tickets, the casinos refused to hand over the moneyCBS NEWS Thomas McPeek from suburban Chic…