Light & Wonder has been accused of unfairly dismissing its former head of casino studio for North America, in violation of Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act.

In a whistleblower lawsuit filed in Michigan’s Oakland County Circuit Court, former employee Antonio Amormino claims he was pressured by vice president of operations, Dror Damchinsky, to manipulate financial reports in violation of corporate ethics and federal law.

The suit claims Amormino was subsequently dismissed after refusing to carry out the instructions and informing the company’s accounting and human resources departments, as well as filing a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

A Light & Wonder spokesperson said: “Light & Wonder disputes the allegations made by Mr. Amormino in his lawsuit and is actively defending itself through the legal process.”

According to court documents seen by NEXT.io, the alleged misconduct began on 9 July 2024, when Damchinsky asked Amormino to alter a budget tracking file.

Amormino claims he refused the directive, asserting it would result in fraudulent and inaccurate reporting.

‘Can’t just put numbers where we want’

The MGM and Harrah’s casino veteran alleges that later in the month he was again approached by Damchinsky, with the plaintiff allegedly responding that company employees “can’t just put numbers where we want.”

Despite his objections, Amormino alleges Damchinsky persisted, requesting him on 31 July to generate...

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