Sep 26, 2001 16:32
What a bastard, huh? You can't leave where you are (Vegas) 'cos some nutcase towelheads parked their planes in a building and the American government have closed all airports for business. What are you to do? Sit around and wait a few days? Not if you're Kerry Packer you don't!
LONDON: Australia's richest man Kerry Packer blew more than $60 million in casinos after being stranded in Las Vegas by the World Trade Centre terrorist attacks, it has been reported here.
The legendary punter was forced to extend his stay in the US gambling capital for a week after flights were grounded across the States following the September 11 attack.
He passed the time by playing baccarat at