Archive for July, 2008
The Bear Growls: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office refuses to get involved in criminal abuse of patron by Fantasy Springs Casino
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008A friend was recently accosted by casino guards and physically forced into the backroom of Fantasy Springs Casino near Indio, CA. His cell phone was grabbed from his grasp by casino guards while he was trying to call 911 for help, and he was subsequently handcuffed. The thugs eventually released him. The victim tried [...]
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 [...]
The Bear Growls: Las Vegas casino greed killing the golden goose
Friday, July 11th, 2008Well, well, well — Nevada gaming revenues fell more than 15 percent in May, according to figures released by the Gaming Control Board. Maybe the suckers are finally getting it. With ripoffs like 6 to 5 blackjack, sportsbooks refusing to take bets of more than chump change, short-pay video poker and many similar insults [...]
















