Archive for September, 2008
The Bear Growls: Vegas police talked of ‘getting’ O.J. on recording
Thursday, September 18th, 2008According to this article, Jurors who have been told to refrain from judging O.J. Simpson on his past heard a recording Thursday of a police employee exulting: “This is great. … California can’t get him. … Now we’ll be able to.” I am certainly not a fan of Mr. Simpson, but have long thought [...]
The Bear Growls: Laughlin lacks customers, its casino managers lack sense
Tuesday, September 16th, 2008At many Laughlin casinos, at least half the pit was closed on a recent Saturday evening. Dealers are complaining about working only two days a week. Two casinos have lowered most table limits to a puny $100. Games throughout town are now mostly garbage, except for the Riverside, which is holding steady. The Riverside, [...]
Federal jury awards $729,000 to victim of patron abuse by Hollywood Casino in Tunica
Friday, September 12th, 2008A federal jury returned a verdict totaling over $729,000 in a case involving the abuse of a patron by security personnel at Tunica’s Hollywood Casino and a deputy of the Tunica County Sheriff’s office. The victim, who was suspected of counting cards, a lawful activity, but not suspected of any illegal activity, was wrongfully [...]