[bernie]

"Just as bartenders are required by law in many places to stop serving obviously drunk patrons, casinos do in fact bar certain sick gamblers"

the reasons bartenders are required to intervene is due to liability should the drunk go out and injure somebody. the bar can be held liable for damages. a problem gambler is only a danger to themselves.

also, you cant help someone who doesnt want to help themselves. what are you going to do if the guy refuses help? leave the table?

sure, it's sad. but man are they good for the profits...

b