Mohegan Sun, a prominent casino in Connecticut, has initiated legal action against Ronald Meyer, a former executive at Universal Studios, for an outstanding gambling debt of nearly $2.8 million. The lawsuit stems from a significant gambling loss incurred by Meyer on October 13, 2017, when he lost $5 million in a single day at the casino.
According to the complaint filed in New London Superior Court, Meyer issued markers—essentially casino credit checks—totaling $5 million in November 2017, which subsequently bounced due to insufficient funds. Following this, Meyer made partial payments amounting to $2,217,500, leaving a remaining balance of $2,782,500.
Meyer’s legal team has filed a motion to strike the lawsuit, arguing that Connecticut law does not support the enforcement of contracts related to gambling on credit. They cite the Tribal-State Compact between the Mohegan Tribe and the state, which mandates that all payments for wagers in class III gaming must be settled with cash or approved methods, not credit.
In October 2024, the court denied this motion, allowing the case to continue. It has been reported that Meyer had previously entered a payment plan with the casino, making monthly payments of $60,000 until September 2023, when payments ceased. A judge will now determine if Meyer waived his right to a jury trial and consented to the regulations of the Mohegan Tribe by agreeing to the payment plan.
Meyer’s tenure at NBCUniversal ended in 2020 amid controversy related to an alleged extortion attempt. His attorney, Brian Spears, has refrained from commenting on the ongoing case. Mohegan Sun has not provided a statement regarding the lawsuit.