Mount Airy Casino Workers Secure $2.3M Settlement in Unpaid Wages Lawsuit

Workers at Mount Airy Casino Resort have won a significant legal battle after the establishment agreed to a $2.3 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit over unpaid wages and overtime. This development marks the end of a dispute that has lingered for more than two years and mirrors other successful worker actions at venues such as Wynn Las Vegas.

Eligible Employees Will Receive Meaningful Payments

The settlement, filed in federal court, involves nearly 700 current and former employees who worked at the Pennsylvania casino between February 7, 2022, and May 8, 2025. At least $1.47 million from the total settlement amount will directly benefit workers, while the remaining amount will cover attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, and settlement administration.

Most eligible employees will receive meaningful payments. According to the settlement, affected staff will receive an average of more than $2,000. No participant will receive less than $100. US District Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. has set a final approval hearing for February 19, allowing class action members to opt out if they wish to do so.

The lawsuit was filed in February by Jennifer Mak of Cresco and William Neidig of Whitehall, two former table games dealers. As is often the case for such positions, they relied heavily on tips to supplement their base wages. The plaintiffs alleged that Mount Airy systematically violated federal and state wage laws, prompting their attorneys to seek class-action status so other affected employees could benefit.

The Lawsuit Alleged Substantial Violations

While the case initially involved roughly 100 workers, the settlement eventually expanded eligibility to as many as 696 employees, reflecting the scope of the alleged practices. The lawsuit accused Mount Airy of significant violations, such as paying tipped employees a sub-minimum wage without properly notifying them that the casino was taking a tip credit. 

The suit also alleges that dealers were forced to pool their tips, which were later shared with supervisors and managers who earned significantly higher hourly wages.

Plaintiffs also accused Mount Airy of using an unfair system to calculate pay hours and miscalculating overtime, leading to significant unpaid work. Casino management and attorneys have declined to comment publicly on the settlement.

This outcome places Mount Airy among a growing list of casino operators that have settled similar wage disputes. The industry has faced increasing scrutiny from courts and regulators in recent years regarding tip pooling and timekeeping practices, especially where supervisors benefit from gratuities intended for front-line staff. This newest case reinforces the perception that when united, casino workers can enact meaningful change.