New Orleans Casino Dealer and Patron Arrested for Theft of More Than $10,000 from Caesars Casino

New Orleans – On April 8, 2025, detectives from the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division - New Orleans Field Office began investigating a Theft of more than $10,000 involving a casino dealer at Caesars Casino in New Orleans. The investigation led to the arrest of the casino dealer, 46-year-old Margaret Lake of New Orleans, and 23-year-old Ahmod Junius of Violet.

During the investigation, detectives determined that while working as a Roulette dealer at Caesars, Lake was assisting Junius in the theft by allowing him to place several late wagers. On April 11, 2025, detectives executed search and arrest warrants at a residence belonging to Junius in Violet. Junius was arrested and ultimately booked into the Orleans Justice Center for one count of Theft between $5,000 and $25,000. On the same day, Lake was arrested at Caesars Casino in New Orleans and booked into the Orleans Justice Center for one count of Theft between $5,000 and $25,000. This case remains active and ongoing; no further information is available at this time.

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board oversees and regulates licensed casinos and gaming establishments throughout Louisiana and the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division detectives assist the Gaming Control Board by enforcing all laws, rules, and regulations that govern all gambling establishments. Whether land-based casinos, riverboats, race tracks, video poker, or mobile sports betting apps, our detectives remain committed to the safety and fairness of all parties involved in gaming within Louisiana. To report any suspicious activity involving casinos or gaming, please contact [email protected]. Additionally, the Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through an anonymous reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be found by visiting http://la-safe.org/ and clicking on the “Suspicious Activity” link.

Contact Information:
Trooper First Class Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop B
Office: (504) 471-2775
[email protected]