Binion’s
The Bear Growls: Binion’s embarrasses itself
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008The 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 Binion’s. At least the place is offering games that appear good on the surface, and [...]
Commentary: Four Queens owner to purchase Binion’s
Thursday, June 28th, 2007The 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, rather than by an absentee owner or a huge, faceless entity with little accountability for [...]
Incompetent casino management destroying downtown Las Vegas
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007The 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 deliberately destroy what is left of downtown. I recently paid a visit while taking care [...]
Originally Posted 3/2/06 – The demise of downtown Las Vegas
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007The 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 future. I used to send visiting tourists downtown because they could get more value for [...]
Originally Posted 4/2/05 – Praise, not a growl, for new management at Binion’s Las Vegas
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007The 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 observations there have been a pleasant surprise. Instead of continuing the Harrah’s business model of [...]