The Bear Growls: Stratosphere welches on payment to winning patron

The Wizard of Odds was recently victimized by an unethical sportsbook manager at the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. Here is a link to the Wizard’s comments: http://wizardofodds.com/casinos/vegasblacklist.html Shame on the Stratosphere for using this excuse to stiff a patron. Shame… Continue Reading

The Bear Growls: More political corruption — Former Station Casinos board member criminally charged

  Lynette Boggs, former member of Station Casinos’ Board of Directors, who has been dogged by scandal throughout her relatively brief career in Las Vegas politics, finally faces criminal charges. In an unprecedented move, District Attorney David Roger on Monday… Continue Reading

The Bear Growls: As I predicted six months ago, “retired” Sheriff goes to work for a casino

Station principals Lorenzo Fertitta and Frank J. Fertitta III, as well as their relatives, supported Young during his tenure as sheriff. In 2002, the company and its owners donated $50,000 to Young’s campaign. In 2006, they donated $60,000, according to… Continue Reading

Originally Posted 9/27/04 – New Jersey regulators fail to stop 6 to 5 ripoff; Nevada regulators embarrass us again

The Bear Growls: New Jersey regulators fail to stop 6 to 5 ripoff; Nevada regulators embarrass us again September 27, 2004 New Jersey regulators, who used to pride themselves in not being casino puppets like their colleagues in Nevada, blew… Continue Reading

Originally Posted 3/2/04 – Gaming Control Board embarrasses Nevada again

The Bear Growls: Gaming Control Board embarrasses Nevada again March 2, 2004 If anyone still thinks the Nevada Gaming Control Board has any interest in protecting the public, the Venetian situation should be proof that these “regulators” are just casino… Continue Reading