Former employee of Winnebago Tribe's casino sentenced for theft

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Mark Hannan. Photo from Facebook

A former casino employee won't serve any prison time for stealing more than $12,000 from the Winnebago Tribe.

Mark Hannan, 20, was a cage cashier at the Native Star Casino. He admitted he stole nearly $12,200 from the Class II facility, which is located on the Nebraska portion of the reservation.

According to his plea agreement, Hannan "created false jackpots" and took the proceeds. He was seen on surveillance footage "literally putting the money into his pockets," the document states.

The thefts occurred over a rather short period of time -- between November 2015 and February 2016, according to the plea. He admitted his crime when confronted by casino personnel and again when interviewed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the agreement reads.

Hannan was sentenced on Monday to five years of probation. He also was ordered to repay $12,192.61 to the tribe.

The court entry associated with Hannan's sentencing follows:

TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Chief Judge Laurie Smith Camp as to defendant Mark Hannan. Sentencing held on 10/31/2016. Plea and Plea Agreement Accepted. Presentence Investigation Report is adopted. Plea agreement accepted. Defendants Objections to the Presentence Report [20] is sustained. Defendant is sentenced to Probation for a term of 5 years; Special Assessment in the amount of $100.00. Restitution in the amount of $12,192.61. Defendant released on conditions of probation Appearance for plaintiff: Russell X. Mayer; Appearance for defendant: Michael J. Hansen, FPD; No interpreter used during hearing. Courtroom Deputy: Mary Roundtree; Court Reporter: Brenda L. Fauber; Time Start:1:08 PM; Time Stop:1:18 PM; Time in Court:10 Minutes. (MKR) Modified on 10/31/2016 to remove self-surrender information (MKR).