I was in your casino when you violently arrested a player who was cheating at blackjack.
I started playing in your casino just a few months ago and always felt safe there. The players were older, and the staff was friendly and I especially enjoyed your craps crews.
But that changed Saturday night when security wrestled that player to the ground and literally carried him through the main aisle of the casino, presumably to your security area.
I understand he was cheating at blackjack but I always thought that casinos wouldn't risk a violent confrontation in a casino when there was a potential risk to guests.
Quite honestly during this violent arrest I didn't know how it might escalate. I didn't know if someone had a gun which triggered the violent confrontation. Yes, I was scared.
I was playing craps and everything came to a halt in the casino. At the nearby roulette table players were ducking for cover. I was having thoughts about potential gunfire and surveyed how to find cover.
I am now in the TV advertising business and previously I was in the TV news business in Los Angeles. I've been shot at and I've seen takedowns of suspects but never have I seen a takedown of an unarmed person as I did on Saturday.
Is that really what you do when only money is involved? I certainly got the impression your security people were attacking a terrorist who was ready to open fire. And that is why I am not confident or secure in your casino anymore.
My TV show in Los Angeles is called Best Buys and it's on KCOP Channel 13 on Saturdays. My website is
www.alanbestbuys.com and if this is what you do over money your casino isn't a Best Buy in my mind.
Over the years I've covered many news stories and interviewed many casino managers. When it came to financial crime the strategy was always to never endanger the customers. Clearly someone blew it on Saturday.