Ocean’s 14?
I guess I’ve got to change my take that it’s impossible to successfully rob a major casino and get away. From IHT: Four masked robbers stole at least €600,000 (US$800,000) from a Brussels casino early...
View ArticleLuxor explosion not terrorism, cops say
I’m sure when most people heard that a bomb went off in the Luxor’s parking garage at 4 this morning, they at least considered the possibility that it might have been a terrorist scheme gone awry. But...
View ArticleCasinos liable for criminal customers?
According to an Australian judge, casinos should be sure where the customers’ money comes from. From NineMSN: Crown Casino should either ensure money from big spenders is legitimate or be forced to...
View ArticleNBA ref gambling scandal
This might put the kabosh on plans to bring an NBA franchise to Las Vegas…or not. An NBA ref has reportedly used his position to influence the outcome of games he had action on. From UPI: An NBA...
View ArticleIncentivized criminals
Most casinos strongly encourage players to use their loyalty cards when gambling. From the casino’s perspective, it allows them to track play and award comps more judiciously. Players just like getting...
View ArticleWin the lottery, go to jail
Usually, winning a million dollars is an unambiguously good thing. But for ex-con, a winning scratcher might be a ticket back to jail. From the Boston Globe: His odds of winning $1 million on a scratch...
View ArticleNew slot scam, and a whacky estimate of casino theft
There’s always an arms race of sorts going on between slot cheats and casino security. The cheats figure out a way to rip off the machine, the security folks learn how to detect and prevent it, so the...
View ArticleLost & found & arrested
When I worked casino security, I used to enjoy seeing all sorts of strange items turn up in the lost and found. But I never got anyone arrested, like these folks did. From foxnews: A man has been...
View ArticleExtreme Makeover: Sports Betting Edition
Cops in Royal Oak, Michigan, have gotten their digs renovated–thanks to bookies. From the Chicago Tribune: The second floor of the citys police station has a new look thanks to money seized a decade...
View ArticleTalking Strip Safety on Two Way Hard Three, and more commentary
Yesterday morning, after I read about the second homicide on the Strip in less than two weeks, I decided to write a short piece for Two Way Hard Three about why it was important for the County and...
View ArticleCrime and Perception | Vegas Seven
In today’s Green Felt Journal, I take on a subject that some in the industry don’t like discussing–whether high-profile crimes mean the Strip is less safe than it should be: When tragedy strikes,...
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