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Could Be Taking The Ultimate Chance At Casinos
We write this article not to
create panic or place fear in the minds of Americans,
but we do write this article in hopes that hotel-casino
security is improved. Due to the 9-11 attack and
the recent terrorist warnings by the FBI, many
people now think twice about visiting an area
that could be a possible terrorist target. It
is common for a casino to concentrate the majority
of its security on the casino floor, but often
under-protect other areas. Casinos are lacking
the security that is necessary to protect its
guests. It was the recent FBI warnings on May
20th, 2002 that prompted me to write this article
because I believe that land-based casinos may
rank high on the list of terrorist targets. It
is entirely possible to deduct that the recent
threats to apartment buildings could be reasonably
inferred that any large buildings where adults
frequent or reside could be legitimate terrorist
targets.
Case in point, I visited Las
Vegas, Foxwoods, and Atlantic City directly after
the 9-11 attacks. At any moment after the 9-11
incidents, I could have driven a vehicle into
any Atlantic City casino or parking garage with
the worst of intentions. Not once since 9-11 has
anyone asked to view the contents of my vehicle
while I visited an Atlantic City casino. In contradiction,
several hotel-casinos in Las Vegas as well as
Foxwoods posted security officers before entering the parking
garage and they asked to view the contents of the vehicles
that were entering – and contrary to Atlantic City, they also had free parking!
The cost of the terrorist attacks
was devastating to the economy as well as most
casinos. Many patrons who typically visited the
casino did not go because they feared to venture
outdoors, or even set foot on an airplane. Airfare
and room rates plummeted. Thousands of casino
workers were laid off. Construction of new casinos
was halted. In order to protect their patrons,
casinos will have to squeeze their budgets even
further.
We have seen the worst act of
terrorists in one day, but many places around
the world have seen the worst of terrorist bombings
for years – individuals or cars with bombs
placed in very public areas. Could you imagine
that happening on the casino floor or in a parking
garage on a very busy weekend? The result would
be tragic.
Before you refute this, let’s
take a look at the evidence before us.
1) It is well known that before 9-11, terrorists
had traveled to Las Vegas. Hotel-casinos such
as the Stratosphere Tower have been on the list
of possible targets.
2) The terrorists are religiously or morally against
gambling.
3) Terrorists are targeting the economy of the
U.S.
4) Terrorists would most likely target an area
where adults may gather, rather than children.
Now you are convinced that casinos
might be targets, but you say what can I do? Should
I not go to a casino? Of course you should go
to a casino. Live life to the fullest - play,
drink, eat, and enjoy time with friends and family.
Casinos should protect their patrons, but the
patrons should also protect themselves. You say
what can I do to protect myself?
1) Be alert!
2) Be sure to report anything suspicious to the
property security or even local authorities.
3) Be knowledgeable about your surroundings. Know
where the exits are and know how to get out of
the building in case of an emergency.
4) Remain calm and do not panic.
CJ Gamble
CasinoJudge.com
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