Venetian
Federal jury awards patron $200,000 for false imprisonment by Venetian security guards, and wrongful hotel room eviction
Friday, April 9th, 2010A bully before jury verdict The $200,000 jury verdict against Venetian for abusing a patron is great news. Many casino managers somehow believe that their hotel operations are not subject to the laws and regulations that apply to innkeepers. Just as they run their casinos, these cretins believe their hotels are “above the law” and [...]
False imprisonment verdict of over $70,000 against Tao nightclub in Venetian
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008LAS VEGAS – A patron who had spent thousands of dollars in the club was roughed up and falsely imprisoned by security guards from Tao nightclub, prior to being handed over to Venetian guards and trespassed from the property. A Clark County District Court jury awarded damages for false imprisonment, battery, defamation, and trespass to [...]
The Bear Growls: Straight truth about the casino industry
Thursday, June 5th, 2008This Growl was originally published in the 100th issue of Blackjack Insider , and is reproduced here: LVBear is a diligent guardian of the casino patron and whistleblower on casino industry wrongdoing. He delivers the straight truth about the worst (and sometimes best) casino practices. Learn about shocking and compelling player incidents over the [...]
The Nevada Gaming Control Board – Clean it Up or Disband It!
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007The Bear Growls: The Nevada Gaming Control Board – Clean it Up or Disband It! The Nevada Gaming Control Board is little more than a training ground for future casino employees. The last two chairmen crossed the line and went to work for the casino industry after their “public service” ended. Excerpts from my recent [...]
Originally Posted 9/27/04 – New Jersey regulators fail to stop 6 to 5 ripoff; Nevada regulators embarrass us again
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007The 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 a big chance. They could have simply said NO to the 6 to 5 ripoff [...]
Originally Posted 3/2/04 – Gaming Control Board embarrasses Nevada again
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007The 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 lapdogs. Venetian rigged contests and cheated patrons, and is fined only a million dollars? That’s [...]
Originally Posted 6/9/03 – Terrible ruling by Nevada Supreme Court
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007The Bear Growls: Terrible ruling by Nevada Supreme Court June 9, 2003 Nevada has long been known as a state where casinos control most of the government. It now appears that even our Supreme Court is capable of ridiculous rulings when casino interests are involved. From a news article in the Las Vegas Sun: The [...]