Senior Casino Gambler Charged After Slipping $1 Tip into Server’s Cleavage

A senior gambler at a Minnesota tribal casino faces criminal charges after allegedly sliding a $1 tip into a cocktail server’s cleavage.

Jeffrey Donald Baier, 70, of Elmwood, Wis., was charged with gross misdemeanor criminal sexual conduct in the fifth degree and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. If convicted on both counts, he faces up to a year in jail and up to $4,000 in combined statutory fines.

Charging documents, first reported by The Watch MN, allege that Baier ordered a drink on the evening of Aug. 29, 2026, at the Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Goodhue County.

According to the complaint, officers with the Prairie Island Police Department responded to the tribal casino at 7:34 pm on a call of unwanted touching. After reviewing surveillance video, law enforcement corroborated the employee’s account.

Unwanted Advances

The casino server told police that she noticed Baier staring at her breasts when he ordered his drink. The victim said she had not given the customer permission to place the dollar bill on her breasts, and that she felt him touch her cleavage.

According to the arrest details, Baier told investigators that he “did not mean anything by it.” He claimed he put the dollar bill between her breasts because her hands were full.

Baier was nonetheless booked into the Goodhue County Adult Detention Center, where he was later released on personal recognizance. Casino.org did not find any other Minnesota court cases for Baier.

Are Drinks Free at Casinos?

Decades ago, complimentary alcoholic beverages were standard across casino gaming floors. That perk has become far less common in recent years.

Even in Las Vegas, free drinks have been minimized, with modern slot systems monitoring play metrics to notify cocktail servers when a player qualifies for a comp.

At Treasure Island, a tribal property operated by the Prairie Island Indian Community, free drinks are generally reserved for players active in the High Limit Area or participating in select table games with higher minimum wagers.

Complimentary drinks are also extended to Island Passport Club loyalty members who reach the Explorer tier (requiring 30,000 tier points annually), though redemption is restricted to casino bars. On slot machines, players earn one point for every $5 wagered, while table game points accrue based on average bet size and time played.