Watanabe is a businessman who made headlines in 2007 for his $127 million losing streak at the craps tables in Las Vegas. While Watanabe is not known for having a long roll, his losses at the craps table were significant and made headlines around the world.
Biography:
Terry Watanabe is a former casino executive and high-stakes gambler from the United States. Watanabe was born in 1956 and worked for his family’s business, the Oriental Trading Company, before becoming involved in the casino industry. He was known for his lavish spending and high-stakes gambling, and was rumored to have lost millions of dollars at casinos around the world.
Watanabe’s gambling habits came under scrutiny in 2007, when he was accused of being a problem gambler and was banned from several casinos. He eventually entered into a settlement with one of the casinos, agreeing to pay back a portion of his losses in exchange for the dismissal of the ban.
In addition to his gambling activities, Watanabe was also known for his philanthropy and charitable work. He was a major donor to a number of charities and nonprofit organizations, including the Omaha Community Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Watanabe passed away in 2020 at the age of 64.