Wynn Las Vegas in Court Over Death of Slot Machine Player

The Wynn Las Vegas, one of the most renowned casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, is facing a lawsuit filed by the family of a woman who tragically died while playing a slot machine at the property.

The family alleges that the casino failed to provide timely and appropriate emergency medical attention to the woman, leading to her untimely death.

The woman, Billie Sakkab, 74, was playing slots alone during the Wynn's Super Bowl viewing party on February 13, 2022, when she collapsed.

The lawsuit, filed by Christian Morris Trial Attorneys on behalf of Sakkab's widower, Nabil Y. Sakkab Sr., and three other family survivors, argues that Sakkab suffered a cardiac arrest because Wynn employees were not quick enough to use an on-hand portable automated external defibrillator.

The lawsuit accuses the casino resort of negligence, negligent hiring, training, retention and supervision, negligent security, wrongful death, and gross negligence. It seeks damages in excess of $15,000, unspecified punitive damages, interest, and legal fees.

The lawsuit further alleges that despite Sakkab being unconscious, multiple Wynn employees on the casino floor, as well as those in the video surveillance room, failed to adequately assess that she required emergency medical attention.

They claim that Wynn Las Vegas "knew or should have known that a large and increased number of guests would be present at the event and on the casino floor" and "due to the increase in guests … knew or should have known that an incident involving a medical emergency was more probable".

Billie Sakkab was pronounced dead on arrival, approximately 45 minutes after leaving the Wynn Las Vegas.

An obituary read:

“No one who met Billie forgot her warm smile, quick wit, mischievous humour, and generosity. She had a passion for travel and music, and she was a very talented artist, designer and master cook.

“Together with her husband, Billie travelled to over 60 countries enjoying new adventures, experiencing new cultures, appreciating the art and architecture while always making new friends.”