(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City man is behind bars for allegedly damaging a slot machine he struck while playing it.

Anthony Vigil, 38, is charged in La Porte Superior Court 4 with Class A misdemeanor criminal mischief.

According to court documents, security discovered a wagering button on a slot machine cracked in late June at Blue Chip Casino.

A review of surveillance video showed a man later identified as Vigil striking the damaged machine with his fist. When confronted, Vigil admitted hitting the machine but claimed he didn’t know about the damage, authorities said. 

The cost of repairs was estimated at $1,300.

A warrant was issued for his arrest the following week but it took about two months to locate Vigil and take him custody.  He could face an up to one year jail term.

Currently, Vigil is still waiting for drug dealing charges involving heroin from 2023 to be decided in the courts.