My friend Bradley Peterson posted the below at Las Vegas Advisor.com It is reprinted here with permission: For the first time in my life, I have had to contact the Nevada Gaming Board. The following is what occurred that prompted… Continue Reading
The 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… Continue Reading
Well, 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… Continue Reading
The news of Terry Caudill’s company agreeing to purchase the mismanaged Binion’s (link to news article) is moderately good news. At least the operation will be run primarily by a hands-on individual who has a personal stake in its success,… Continue Reading
The Golden Nugget has unilaterally canceled all banked comps and has gone to a system where earned comps are good only for the current “trip.” Comps no longer carry forward for a reasonable period. All comp balances on players’ cards… Continue Reading
The Bear Growls: Incompetent casino management destroying downtown Las Vegas I rarely venture downtown anymore. I used to be a fan of downtown, but not any longer. The current crop of folks running the downtown casinos seem to want to… Continue Reading
The Bear Growls: Golden Nugget now charges extra to avoid bad service and offers ridiculous “blackjack” games September 14, 2006 Rather than improve its usual bad service at the front desk, the Golden Nugget is now charging customers extra to… Continue Reading
The Bear Growls: The demise of downtown Las Vegas March 2, 2006 I used to enjoy downtown Las Vegas, but not any more. I haven’t played there in quite awhile, and have no plans to go back in the foreseeable… Continue Reading
The Bear Growls: Praise, not a growl, for new management at Binion’s Las Vegas April 2, 2005 The management contract with Harrah’s has expired, and owner MTR Gaming is now managing Binion’s in Las Vegas (formerly known at the Horseshoe).My… Continue Reading