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Binion’s

The Bear Growls: Binion’s embarrasses itself

July 15, 2008LVBear 3 Comments

  The new 3:2 single decks suffer from shuffling disease and the pit personnel suffer from severe paranoia syndrome. It feels like being in the Four Queens sweatshop. Maybe the new owner moved some of the Four Queens crew to… Continue Reading →

Binion's, Downtown LV, Four Queens, Las Vegas

Commentary: Four Queens owner to purchase Binion’s

June 28, 2007LVBear Leave a Comment

The news of Terry Caudill’s company agreeing to purchase the mismanaged Binion’s (link to news article) is moderately good news. At least the operation will be run primarily by a hands-on individual who has a personal stake in its success,… Continue Reading →

Binion's, Blackjack, Downtown LV, Four Queens

Incompetent casino management destroying downtown Las Vegas

March 6, 2007admin Leave a Comment

The Bear Growls: Incompetent casino management destroying downtown Las Vegas I rarely venture downtown anymore. I used to be a fan of downtown, but not any longer. The current crop of folks running the downtown casinos seem to want to… Continue Reading →

Binion's, Downtown LV, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Navegante Group, Plaza, Vegas Club

Originally Posted 3/2/06 – The demise of downtown Las Vegas

March 6, 2007admin Leave a Comment

The Bear Growls:  The demise of downtown Las Vegas March 2, 2006 I used to enjoy downtown Las Vegas, but not any more. I haven’t played there in quite awhile, and have no plans to go back in the foreseeable… Continue Reading →

Binion's, Downtown LV

Originally Posted 4/2/05 – Praise, not a growl, for new management at Binion’s Las Vegas

March 6, 2007admin Leave a Comment

The Bear Growls: Praise, not a growl, for new management at Binion’s Las Vegas April 2, 2005 The management contract with Harrah’s has expired, and owner MTR Gaming is now managing Binion’s in Las Vegas (formerly known at the Horseshoe).My… Continue Reading →

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