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12-09-2003, 04:33 PM
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Park Place bans Problem Gamblers
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12-09-2003, 04:42 PM
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Re: Park Place bans Problem Gamblers
People can be placed on the company's ``Responsible Gaming List'' by voluntary self-exclusion - or involuntarily if casino employees learn any of its patrons are problem gamblers.
By what process do casino employees "learn" that someone is a "problem gambler." A barred person could be kicked off casino property and forced to forfeit all winnings, So let's understand this. One day a casino employee learns that Mr. X is a "problem gambler." The next day Mr. X wins a progressive slot jackpot and the casino repossesses said jackpot? How very noble of them. [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]
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12-10-2003, 02:29 PM
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Re: arrrrggghhhhh!!! Anyone else notice the picture?
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As to the concept itself- can you say "lawsuit protection"? [/ QUOTE ] Exactly, Just watched a very interesting movie called "Owning Mahoney" Based on the true story of a bank executive from Canada who embezzled and then blew $10,000,000.00 back in the 80's at Atlantic City.( Good movie by the way.) The bank sued the casino and it was settled out of court. Tim
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12-10-2003, 04:41 PM
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Re: Park Place bans Problem Gamblers
Jesus, you people are just like the cats at Slashdot or Something Awful. One little news story taken out of context becomes the end of the frikkin' world.
"Persons would not be involuntarily put on the list just for gambling a lot, but could be listed if casino staffers heard them express fear of financial ruin or other such comments." Fear of financial ruin as in "not your bank roll, your REAL money." I'm sure they will do their research into the situation, and talk to the person directly. They don't just walk up to some guy and say "hey, you, you've been on a losing streak, but you won't give it up! Give us all your chips and get the hell out!"
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12-10-2003, 05:00 PM
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Re: Park Place bans Problem Gamblers
"Persons would not be involuntarily put on the list just for gambling a lot, but could be listed if casino staffers heard them express fear of financial ruin or other such comments."
Here's a novel idea. Why don't we treat people like adults and let them bear the responsibility for, and consequences of, their decisions? They don't just walk up to some guy and say "hey, you, you've been on a losing streak, but you won't give it up! Give us all your chips and get the hell out!" I'm not so trusting.
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