Imagine hitting on a pair of simulcast bets which yielded a total payout of $17,000. Then imagine two years down the road being dubbed an 'unsecured creditor' of the now-bankrupt location in which you placed the winning bet. Then imagine being asked to repay the track your winnings.
 
This scenario is not some sort of warped fantasy. According to punter named Bryan Clifford and a report by WMUR 9 New Hampshire, the situation is real and Clifford is being sued to pay back the winnings in which he won fair and square more than two years ago.
 
The whole situation has arisen because Clifford was issued a pair of cheques for the winnings from Hinsdale Grey hound Race Track -- the location in which he placed the wager on the simulcast race -- within 90 days of Hinsdale filing for bankruptcy.
The report explains that the account in which Hinsdale paid Clifford from was the track's general operating account. Therefore, Clifford was deemed an unsecured creditor when the track shut down.
 
The report explains that Clifford refuses to settle in the case. He has stated that he has paperwork which proves that Hinsdale got paid by Belmont Park for the winning wager, and that Hinsdale did not lose a dime in this situation.
To view the article and video report of the whole situation, click here.
 
............maybe there is some truth in that saying "what stays in Vegas" - ......could be your winnings if your a big winner, and the House decides to declare Bankrupcy.
 
bobby