Eggers v. Harrah's Club, Inc.

OPINION

On December 15, 1966, appellants, Mr. and Mrs. Eggers, were patrons at Harrah’s Club at South Lake Tahoe. First having breakfast in the coffee shop, they decided to play Keno at the Orange Keno counter. After they had each played a game or two, Mr. Eggers decided it was time to leave, and stated to Mrs. Eggers, “I am going back.” He then left the gaming area. However, Mrs. Eggers stayed to play another Keno ticket.

Mrs. Eggers was standing in the aisle by the Orange Keno counter, which she had termed to be quite large, waiting for the winning numbers to be posted. She admitted that the…