Recently played next to a person who works security for one of the San Diego
casinos.
We were trading tip stories & he told me about a high rolling slot player
who tipped generously & often. Later found out the player was a fraud. Played
with money stolen from people he impersonated.
Outrage #1 Federal authorities knew about the scammer but didn't reel him in
until they had more evidence thereby extending the misery of the victims.
Outrage #2 Casino didn't prosecute. This is standard procedure for most
indian casinos. The perpetrators know this & naturally do it again elsewhere.
I was once told by the wife of a sheriff that judges are soft on drunks
because so many of their own would be in jail. Probably the same thinking applies
here.
In any case, this catch-and-release policy must be demoralizing to members
of casino security, many of whom have law enforcement backgrounds.
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