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. . . This would also explain why Campos was unarmed; he would not pass a state or federal background check to carry a firearm. . .
. . . For much of the 20th century, casino security was visible and personal. Guards walked on catwalks overlooking the playing tables and the gamblers, keeping their eyes on the tremendous amount of cash and chips flowing through the business on a daily basis — a rich target, literally.

“Back in the day, security was armed,” said George Joseph, president of World Casino Consulting and a former director of surveillance at Bally’s. “Now they have less personnel who are carrying firearms, simply because of the liability issues. In the day, we would chase somebody down…. Now, you’re worried if he starts running and knocks over a customer, a little old lady playing a slot machine, you’re liable.”

Today, casino heists are rare, but not unheard of. In 2010, a thief at the Bellagio swiped $1.5 million in casino chips, including $25,000 chips known as “cranberries,” and sped off on a motorcycle. . .

Back in the day, security was armed. Now they have less personnel who are carrying firearms, simply because of the liability issues.— George Joseph, president of World Casino Consulting

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-...012-story.html