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August 3, 2009
California Businessman Settles Gambling Debts in Las Vegas
Last Monday California businessman Kirk Vartanian appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court on charges of theft and unpaid casino markers. In 2007, he allegedly passed a total of $250,000 in bad checks at two Las Vegas casinos—the Venetian and the Wynn.
Under the current deal with prosecutors, Vartanian must pay $3,771 a month for the next four years. He’s already repaid $60,000 and, according to reports, an additional $9,000 before that. Once the full amount is repaid, the case will be dismissed.
Judge Nancy Oesterle scheduled a status check hearing in January at Las Vegas Justice Court, though Vartanian won’t be required to attend.
Vartanian has also been charged with assault and domestic violence in California.
