It is my understanding from a friend, that casinos, like pay day loan organizations, have clauses in their contracts you sign when getting the dollars, that allow them to take it directly from your bank account. They will submit it over and over to your bank until they get the money owed to them. This can cause overdraft charges, one on top of the other. Some folks have avoided this by closing the account.
The casino will still pursue you for payment. They are likely to sue you for the money, and can get a garnishment on your paycheck. The casinos, like pay day loan organizations pursue money like a bull dog goes after prey, relentlessly and aggressively.

Your only recourse would be 1) Pay it off - or see if you can make a payment arrangement with them 2) Declare bankruptcy
Ignoring it will not make it go away.

Sorry you are in this situation. I don't know the specifics of casino markers, but I do know that when I am worried about paying a bill, my addict brain tries to tempt me to keep gambling, thinking I might win the funds I need. I have learned the hard way that going back to gambling only makes things worse. So please, please, please...whatever you do, don't fall into that trap. Take a deep breath, know that it will be easier to deal with the financial stuff when your head has cleared a little, and for now just do the next right thing. Glad you reached out to this site.

You need to contact the casino immediately and explain to them your situation. Do not go there in person. The stress you are under may cause you to want to gamble to escape reality. Call the casino and ask to speak to the person who handles casino credit. Once you get them on the phone be completely straight with them. Tell them the following:

1. You have a gambling problem and want to barred from using a marker in the future.
2. You are unable to pay your marker because of your gambling problem. (You will not be first person they've dealt with in this situation, trust me).
3. You need to set up a payment plan to pay the marker back (be prepared to be charged interest). They will work out a payment plan with you. Be realistic about what you can afford and make sure the payment plan is something you can actually handle.

Do not ignore this. It will make things much worse. In fact I would contact them ASAP.

You have gotten very good advice from every one here. I would like to add that you and the casino have a mutual interest. You, to pay what you owe and the casino to get paid. You are on even playing ground. Often, creditors will want their money and want it now. You may want to check with your bank to stop payments to them but you may also just want to work out a plan. It was a loan and now you are negotiating different terms.

One thing to add, I am not sure where you are from but I do know that in Las Vegas defaulting on a casino marker of greater than $250 is actually a felony. People in Vegas are routinely arrested and charged with a felony for failing to pay their markers. So much so that there is an entire class of lawyer dedicated to defending criminal complaints against people for not paying back the casino. This is something that needs to be taken seriously and not ignored.

Thank you for the advice.... It's nice to know that I am not alone. I worked out a plan with the casino but I am not sure that I can make the new date. I will go back and tell them that I have a gambling problem and would like to get a different payment plan. I am gambling in Maryland.

Thanks again.... I hope this works out.

http://www.mdproblemgambling.com/

hello
check out this resource? it is a robust center -- not sure of avenue they may offer but if it were me, I'd check out any possible options.

our "rock bottoms" are all associated w/ different messes we've gotten ourselves into. My own came in form of 68K legitimate bill from state of WVA on 4/17/2016 -- which is BY NO COINCIDENCE the date of my last clean date. I need to remember the pain and PANIC all caused by my gambling addiction.

keep looking for resources and GUARD YOUR BRAIN --- you can not trust your instincts w/ wanting to gamble. get to GA find support it will get better but you must stop for a time period to detox

best to you

Terrible situation, dude, Really sorry about that. Better call casino and explain them situation. You have to pay them, Try to negotiate a postponement and do not play untill you pay all arrears. I think they will give enough time. I had similar situations with http://www.kokoslot.com, but we resolved it. Administration gave enough time to pay.