In outlining the latter for the casinos, Sayre is trying to leave the door wide open for the casinos will hopefully express these general aspects of concern as well as more specific areas that need to be put under the microscope. “There are often times interpretation issues that clearly some open dialogue would help,” Sayre said. “I thought it would be healthy to do something like this if the industry had an interest.”
The letter in question is a response to the most recent activity concerning Planet Hollywood resort where a $750,000 fine was paid in Nevada Casino regulators for failing to properly conduct themselves at a nightclub. Planet Hollywood resort is owned and operated by third party company, however they are still responsible for the dealings that happen within the casino.
The court case involving the Planet Hollywood resort and Casino dealt with nine counts of violations. Among the violations were specific instances of neglect of customers. Some complaints were filed pointed to nightclub employees who ejected customers from the nightclub were drunk and disorderly conduct, and place them in the casino area unattended. By failing to ask security to remove them if found in violation of the rules and regulations as well as displaying neglect following through on their positions.
Now with Sayre’s lead, the land-based casinos will have an opportunity to discuss these matters as well as other areas of concern.”I felt it appropriate that the whole industry didn’t get focused on just one area,” Sayre said. “There were some other areas that clearly both the regulatory system and the industry could benefit from some open dialogue.”
The MGM Mirage stands behind Sayre and the Gaming Control Board on this issue. “We value the guidance the (gaming control) board has given to date,” Monet said. “We look forward to continuing these discussions.” Other casinos will likely participate as a show of good faith towards improving the overall quality within the casino gambling industry.
