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Bad Luck at the Flamingo

#1

I felt very badly for the young man who had his bag with his winnings stolen. Although he "should" have kept his money on his person, every one does something stupid at some point and we each just hope the lesson we learn isn't too costly. Personally, I've left a full cup of coins on the toilet paper dispenser (returned a minute later to find it gone) and, as a very new casino goer, have asked a total stranger to watch my machine with large coin-in (money still there when I returned).

The archives at Casino Player (http://www.casinoplayer.com) have 2 articles I printed out and reread just before every Vegas trip. They're a great reminder for both new and experienced players. January 2000 had "25 Ways to Protect Yourself - How to Stay Safe in the Casino" by Frank Scoblete. October 2000 has "Playing it Safe - How to Protect Yourself and Your Valuables in a Casino" by Stacy Herriott.

#2

Even if Eds son-in-law was a little careless, a crime was still committed. Its not his fault. If I forget to lock my back door, is it my fault if a burglar come's in and take's my stuff? No, even if I didn't take all the right precautions.
   This kind of stuff happens in Atlantic City all the time. Judy and I always make sure our bucket's of quarters are in our hands. But if we put it down to get a drink, and some low-life steals it, their still a crook.
   The amount of money stolen sound's like a lot, and should be a felony. At least that much is in Penna. The casino and the cops should make some effort to prosecute it.

Ned C.
The Wild Joker

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Dawne Gordon <ddgordon@shaw.ca> wrote:

I felt very badly for the young man who had his bag with his winnings stolen. Although he "should" have kept his money on his person, every one does something stupid at some point and we each just hope the lesson we learn isn't too costly. Personally, I've left a full cup of coins on the toilet paper dispenser (returned a minute later to find it gone) and, as a very new casino goer, have asked a total stranger to watch my machine with large coin-in (money still there when I returned).

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#3

I felt very badly for the young man who had his bag with his

winnings stolen. Although he "should" have kept his money on his
person, every one does something stupid at some point and we each
just hope the lesson we learn isn't too costly. Personally, I've left
a full cup of coins on the toilet paper dispenser (returned a minute
later to find it gone) and, as a very new casino goer, have asked a
total stranger to watch my machine with large coin-in (money still
there when I returned).

I actually travel with a hidden money belt under my clothes, once you
put it on, you don't even notice it is there. The clips are plastic,
so no problem through the airport metal detectors. Then I only put in
my pocket what I plan on spending that day. I also use the safety
deposit boxes at the casino cage at the place I am staying at, if I
have a particularly large amount of money with me.

Chris H

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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Dawne Gordon <ddgordon@s...> wrote: