Former Tribal Casino Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

WICHITA, KAN. – A former tribal casino employee pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzlement, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

Donald M. Collins, 32, Wetmore, Kan., pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement and theft from an Indian tribal organization. In his plea, he admitted the crime took place while he worked as a Players Club Representative for the Sac and Fox Casino, which is owned by the Sac and Fox Nation of Kansas and Nebraska.

Collins made counterfeit player cards and placed unearned free play on player cards belonging to his friends. Collins and others played the cards. The value of the counterfeit cards, along with winnings generated by the cards, caused a total loss to the casino of $30,766.

Sentencing is set for July 7. He faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The Kansas State Gaming Agency investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger is prosecuting.