Archive for May, 2009
The Bear Growls: Peppermill Reno stupidity and cheapness — Marketing trying to equal Circus Reno stupidity?
Sunday, May 31st, 2009Peppermill Reno recently sent out “birthday month” promotions to patrons who list birthdays in July. Some of the offers appeared to be for slightly more freeplay than some patrons normally receive as part of the Peppermill’s marketing efforts. A nice touch, especially in view of the current economic climate. It seemed like a good way [...]
The Bear Growls: Circus Circus Reno customer dis-service
Monday, May 18th, 2009With the exception of its excellent sportsbook, Circus Circus Reno has long been one of the worst-managed casinos in the Reno area, seemingly actually being run by clowns. Old and dirty, with paranoid, unfriendly pit personnel, most dealers suffering from shuffling disease, and featuring house-ordered preferential shuffling even against tiny-stakes players, the dump is a [...]