| Singapore Man Dies of Excitement after Casino Win |
A gambler who won big at a Singapore casino died of excitement only moments after winning $5,000 on the baccarat tables.56 year old Ong Seng Kee had lost all of his money at the renowned Resorts World Sentosa casino on Sunday night. Fortunately for Kee, one of his friends bailed him out with a loan of $200 to make sure his betting buddy kept gambling.
In a twist of fate, Kee managed to use that $200 loan and won $5,000 whilst playing baccarat. However, as he picked up his due winnings, Kee cried out for help and then collapsed on the casino floor with his winning chips flying all over the place.
Kee was rushed to hospital but paramedics were unable to resuscitate him. It is not yet known what the cause of his death was.
Kee earned his living from fortune-telling and his rollercoaster ride of emotions at the casino last weekend is leading many witnesses to believe that Kee simply died of “excitement”
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