Re: The Big Game at Bellagio
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I heard a rumor that something in the Gaming Regs prevented casinos from having truely private gaming rooms, and security in the high rollers areas was there to make you feel unwelcome as a gawker, but can't technically force you to leave. Is there any truth to this? I didn't find anything conclusive in the regs.
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This was true in Nevada up until 2001. Until then, all wagering had to be open to the public to ensure that games were honest and taxes paid.
But casinos started lobbying to put in private rooms to cater to high-rollers. The law was changed, players in private rooms must have at least $500k in cash or on credit, minimum bets $500.
MGM got the first private room approved in 2002.
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