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- Colorado’s Monarch Casino & Resort is accused of shorting tipped table game dealers through tip-sharing, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit.
- The casino in Black Hawk is also accused of making employes purchase their uniforms and off-the-clock work allegations.
A complaint filed Aug. 3 in Colorado alleges that dealers at Monarch Casino & Resort in Black Hawk were required to hand over part of their tips to supervisors, buy their own uniforms, and perform work before their shifts without pay.
The case is Hyde v. Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. et al., listed as a labor and fair standards matter.
Lawsuit targets casino tip and pay practices
According to Law360, the proposed class action centers on three main allegations: that tipped workers were forced to share tips with supervisors, that dealers had to cover their own uniform costs, and that they worked off the clock before scheduled shifts.
The defendant identified in the report is Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. The case was filed in Colorado on Aug. 3 under case number 1:26-cv-03505.
Law360 does not say how many workers are included in the suit, what damages are being sought, or whether the casino has responded to the allegations.
Why casino operators may watch the case
While this case is not about online casino gaming, it is still relevant to the broader gambling business because it focuses on employment practices inside a casino operation. Tip-handling, uniform expenses, and pre-shift work are recurring wage-and-hour issues for hospitality and gaming employers.
At this stage, the case is only a proposed class action, and the allegations have not been proven in court. For now, the immediate significance is procedural: a casino operator is facing a labor suit that could draw attention from other gambling companies reviewing workplace pay practices.
The next key development will be any response from Monarch Casino & Resort or additional court filings that clarify the scope of the suit and the relief being requested.
Based on reporting by Benjamin Morse for Law360.
