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Underage Gambler Was Overlooked by Security, Wait Staff, and Casino Dealers1 February 2005LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- As reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "The Venetian agreed Thursday to pay a $10,000 fine to Nevada gaming regulators in conjunction with a 2004 episode where a 19-year-old patron gambled and was served alcohol at the Strip resort. "A cashiers' cage employee caught the gambler when he tried to exchange casino chips for currency. Venetian officials reported the incident to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which filed a two-count complaint against the property. "The property didn't dispute the findings. "'This matter was self-reported," The Venetian spokesman Ron Reese said. "Once we caught the case internally, we alerted gaming authorities." "The incident took place on April 3 when the 19-year-old male customer played a table game for more than an hour..." |