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re: Why isn't there more crime associated with casinos?

Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:40 am to
Posted by AutoYes_Clown
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2012
5332 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 7:40 am to
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Wait, the government hires clowns?


That is where one perfects his craft.
Posted by BigB0882
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2014
5417 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:06 am to
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There is probably some sort of disclosure clause/agreement to not report crime (so we never hear about it).


I find it hard to believe that any reputable news agency would agree to this. Are you saying the local news stations and papers are a part of this agreement or that simply the police departments don't release the details? I could believe the police wouldn't release the information but the news would be going against everything they stand for if they promised not to report on certain things to protect a business.
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:08 am to
Because the real criminal at casinos is already taking your money.
Posted by MyrtleBeachTiger
S Carolina
Member since Oct 2007
260 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:12 am to
Cashing out a little more than 10k is not the best move
Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
62429 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:17 am to
For starters, the river boat casinos have a contingent of State Troopers on board as does the land-based casino.
This post was edited on 2/16/16 at 10:48 am
Posted by Rockbrc
Attic
Member since Nov 2015
9326 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:30 am to
Overt crime is bad for business
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
20761 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:41 am to
It happens. There have been robberies of folks around here who were on the way home or after they got home. Too many cops and cameras on premises for the smarter robbers to make the hit at the casino.

Robbers followed this fellow 50 miles from Bossier to his house in TX to jack $19,000. LINK

Google robbed on way home from casino and you'll see more stories from around the country.

You used to hear more cases of employees of businesses stealing cash deposits to gamble with, then claiming they were robbed. One dude even shot himself in the leg. Don't hear those as much any more.
Posted by Brazos
Member since Oct 2013
20557 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 8:52 am to
Could you cash out $2500 each day for four days and avoid paying taxes?
Posted by FeedingFrenzy
New Orleans
Member since Sep 2013
246 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:26 am to
2 of my buddies have gotten robbed outside of Harrahs. One got pistol whipped around the corner from the exit and woke up with a black eye and no money. (it was only $200 ) The other one apparently got jumped 10 yards away from the exit. The distance from the door for the last one seems kind of off but he def got mugged and lost a thousand bucks
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
15609 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:29 am to
I'm pretty sure they keep track of your cashing in/out status and report it at the end of the year. I typically cash out $3K-$5K a week and they always want my players card or ID. The pit boss keeps track of how much you cashed in for which for me is usually $1k-$2k so the entire cash out sum isn't counted against me. I pay taxes on my winnings because by years end it is a significant amount and I don't want to get audited one day or have the Federal government coming after me. Also I believe in ethics. It's the law.
Posted by CptRusty
Basket of Deplorables
Member since Aug 2011
11740 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:33 am to
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Could you cash out $2500 each day for four days and avoid paying taxes?


If you deposit it the is a chance you'll get flagged for structuring. You don't want that.
Posted by When in Rome
Telegraph Road
Member since Jan 2011
36156 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:38 am to
Posted by YouAre8Up
in a house
Member since Mar 2011
12792 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:40 am to
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Cashed out a little over $10K the other night


Posted by BoostAddict
Member since Jun 2007
3143 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:40 am to
And if you're stopped by the police with over $10k in cash... they can seize it, because it was, you know, likely used in criminal activities.
Posted by Godfather1
What WAS St George, Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
87311 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:41 am to
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people waiting for people in line, lots of eyes.



You should have asked to go back to the manager's office to count it out privately. There, DeNiro could have given you the option of the hammer and the money, or neither.
Posted by jbgleason
Bailed out of BTR to God's Country
Member since Mar 2012
19786 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:42 am to
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There is probably some sort of disclosure clause/agreement to not report crime (so we never hear about it).

I used to work in a gov't building that had such an agreement because they didnt want the public to know how much one person's actions could disrupt the gov't.


Did you work in North Korea? I Hope you don't actually believe or want us to believe this. With social media, cell phones and the internet, everything gets out. ANY new org would kill a nun to cover a hostage taking. They aren't going to be quiet about that for the government. No way.
Posted by Poodlebrain
Way Right of Rex
Member since Jan 2004
19860 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:44 am to
Casino security covers the entire property not just the casino floor. Would you believe that there are more security cameras in parking structures than in the casinos themselves? The casino security personnel can identify suspicious activities outside the casino pretty quickly. So criminals are often caught before they get off property, or shortly thereafter.
Posted by 82fumanchu
Saskatchewan
Member since Jan 2014
2001 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:44 am to
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You can ask for a security escort - most people with big cash payouts do that.

Most I've walked out with is $400. I wonder if they would do this for me.
Posted by LasVegasTiger
Idaho
Member since Apr 2008
8514 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:48 am to
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I typically cash out $3K-$5K a week


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I pay taxes on my winnings because by years end it is a significant amount


Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
15609 posts
Posted on 2/16/16 at 9:49 am to
I wouldn't be as concerned on the property as much as I would be having a tail and getting popped over the head at a gas station 20 miles down the road.
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