Professional basketball player Marcus Morris accused of stealing $265,000 from casinos in Las Vegas, denied bail.
Marcus Morris Sr., the former NBA player, is currently in custody in Florida after being arrested on fraud charges related to allegedly passing bad checks totaling $265,000 at two Las Vegas casinos—the MGM Grand and the Wynn Las Vegas—in May and June 2024.
The charges stem from two felony counts for each casino: passing checks with intent to defraud and theft valued over $100,000. Morris allegedly received $115,000 from MGM Grand and $150,000 from Wynn via checks that bounced and were never repaid. Warrants for his arrest were issued earlier in 2025.
Morris last played in the NBA in 2024. His agent has denied the fraud allegations publicly. There is also a recent claim that Morris said "F*CK VEGAS" after paying off $291,000 in casino markers, which suggests efforts toward settling his casino debts are ongoing. However, he remains detained in Florida pending extradition as of late July 2025.
The events described in the article occurred in May and June 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Morris was arrested at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on suspicion of writing checks with insufficient funds. His legal team has stated he is actively working to pay off these debts, but a motion for his release was denied as only Nevada authorities can lift the warrants.
No further details have been provided regarding the progress of Morris's efforts to pay back his debts. The specific charges and potential legal consequences for Morris have not been disclosed. Court documents suggest that the matter is more serious than previously stated by Morris's twin brother and fellow basketball player Markieff.
Morris has earned approximately $107m in salary over his 13 seasons in the NBA. At the time of the article, he is a free agent in the NBA. The unpaid funds from both casinos continue to be the basis for the charges against Morris, and he remains in custody, pending his extradition to Nevada.
- Marcus Morris Sr., under investigation for fraudulently passing bad checks totaling $265,000 at Las Vegas casinos MGM Grand and Wynn Las Vegas, is currently detained in Florida, awaiting extradition to Nevada.
- Despite denying fraud allegations, Morris's casino debts seem to be ongoing, as suggested by his reported comment, "F*CK VEGAS," after paying off $291,000 in casino markers.
- In the realm of general news and crime and justice, complications arise as Morris's legal team works to have him released, but warrants can only be lifted by Nevada authorities.
- As a free agent in the NBA, Morris's earnings of approximately $107m complicate the unpaid funds from both casinos, serving as the basis for the charges against him.
