OHIO — A late-night game at a blackjack table turned into a life-changing moment when a man hit a rare progressive jackpot worth $32,000. But the celebration quickly ended when the government stepped in, seizing most of the money to settle more than $23,000 in unpaid child support.
A Big Win That Didn’t Last Long
The story first surfaced in a TikTok video shared by casino table games dealer Tiff (@tiffspliffky), who explained that the man had been playing for hours, repeatedly pulling out “one last $100” to stay in the game. Eventually, his persistence paid off with an extremely rare hand: both he and the dealer drew suited blackjacks.
That rare combination triggered the progressive jackpot, instantly paying the player $32,000. But according to Tiff, the excitement didn’t last. Later, supervisors revealed that the man had an outstanding $23,000 child support debt, which meant the majority of his winnings were intercepted before he ever got to enjoy them.
How Child Support Collection Works
Legal experts confirm that the government has multiple tools to ensure overdue child support payments are collected. The most common is wage withholding, where employers are ordered to deduct support payments directly from a parent’s paycheck.
In cases of unpaid or overdue support, other measures can include:
- Wage garnishment, allowing up to 60% of wages to be taken.
- Tax refund interception, where state or federal refunds are redirected to pay off child support.
- Property liens placed on homes or land.
- Asset seizure, including bank accounts, vehicles, or winnings like in this case.
This system ensures that custodial parents receive the court-ordered financial support, even when the other parent tries to avoid payment.
Reactions From The Casino Floor And Online
The viral video has drawn hundreds of thousands of views and a wide range of reactions. Some commenters were quick to support the government’s move, with one noting: “He paid $23,000 in child support in one day… be proud of him.”…