A Romanian man has gone on hunger strike because he has been banned from his local casino.

Ioan Seutiut, 49, started his protest three days ago after casino workers kicked him out for "swearing and shouting too loud".

Since then, he has been sitting on a chair in front of the casino in Hunedoara county, with a note reading: "Roulette hunger strike". He says he will not eat or accept medical attention until he is allowed to play roulette in the casino again.

Mr Seutiut said: "I have a lot of money on me and I want to play it all on the roulette but they just don't let me. "They say I swear and talk too loud but everybody shouts in there especially when losing. After all it's not a church, it's the roulette."

He now plans to erect a tent just outside the casino and stay in it until he is allowed to play or is given back the money he lost there - about £6,000.

He added: "I love the roulette even though it cost me lots of money. But that's my problem and all I ask from this casino is to let me play. If not I will not leave this place."
go

Okay, this is probably evil, but if I was the casino manager I'd encourage all the employees to eat their lunches out front. Heck, maybe even throw a picnic or a barbecue. (Not offer him any, just have it there where he can see it and smell it.)

I mean, I can see his point about it not being a church, but going on a hunger strike over gambling is just too stupid!

Thats a great idea! Have a big ole BBQ right in front of him and loudly smacking your lips and everyone saying how delicious it is might change the guys mind! I know it would for me! And your right a hunger strike for that is way too stupid!

Oh dear god, if you're getting that worked up about freaking GAMBLING, of all things, you really need to re-prioritize your life.