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New York: Former Jake’s 58 cashier sues casino, alleges supervisors took employee tips

November 10, 2026 · 10:55am ET | 7:55am PT
  • Karina Kovac, News 12

A former cage cashier at Jake’s 58 Hotel & Casino is suing the casino and Suffolk Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation, alleging that supervisors unlawfully took money from a mandatory employee tip pool.

According to the lawsuit, Kevin Guttinger worked at the Islandia casino for over two years, earning $18 per hour plus tips and tip-pool payments.

The lawsuit says the tip pool often exceeded $50,000 per week and involved more than 50 employees.

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