Terrance Watanabe has lost his family’s fortune in the worst or best way possible, depending on your view of Vegas. Mr. Watanabe was the head of a party favor company that accumulated millions upon millions of dollars over a few decades. Let’s just say the party is over.
In one year, Terrance Watanabe lost $127 million at a series of Vegas casinos. Of course, he is now suing to get his money back. Good luck.
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$127 Million Gambling Gaffes
Terrance Watanabe Records Largest Loss in Vegas History
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