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bajajudy
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There were rumors going around here in Los Cabos that all the new hotels were building these huge convention halls that would later become casinos but
the feds have never passed the bill allowing gambling. I dont doubt that they will eventually and at that point I will join the ranks of the cabo
bashers because I do believe that gambling will truly ruin it here.
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jeans
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| Quote: | Originally posted by oldhippie
I've read that Mexican officials along the border aren't happy about all the money Mexicans spend at the Indian casinos in San Diego county.....
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Viejas Casino in Alpine has a marketing director in Ensenada
Mom always told me to be different - Now she says...Not THAT different
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oldhippie
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lots of Mexicans cross the border to go to the casinos and spend money at hotels, restaurants, etc. There's a growing number of Mexican politicos that
think the money is better spent here (I'm in Mexico). I agree.
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vacaenbaja
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OH BOY!! MEXICAN INDIAN GAMBLING. Maybe Mexicos gambling work around will involve indians like in California. I was tired of buying chicletts and
wrist bands. Now I can buy casino chips from
the indians.
I think that there is some "Tribal Land"close to Baja Catus.
Why he can put in some slot machines in his planned restaurant and have it payoff in "Pemex Pesos, good for
fuel products only!
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wilderone
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When indian gambling began in California, the mafia was all over it. I was working at the Atty General's office at the time and know a little of what
went on. With the Mexican mafia, drug cartels and an already shifty government in Mexico, I think gambling would be a train wreck as far as having
any economic value to local citizens. And you've heard of alcoholics anonymous? The tourist industry doesn't really need a boost.
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oldhippie
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You're probably right. I'm not a gambler so I know little about where the money that's raked in goes. I've never taken the time to look into it. It
seems that the American Indians have profited considerably. But no doubt there is a skim.
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Bajajorge
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| Quote: | I dont win alot when I win and dont lose alot when I lose.........but I have fun. It's a nice break from the drudgery of a 40 hour week.
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Hook, you are correct that Indian Casinos are garbage. I haven't been in one yet that can come near to, or compare to a Nevada casino. I know the
Indians let the Nevada casino corporations run their casinos, but for some reason they just don't compare.
I never met a rich gambler.
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backninedan
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I do have many years experience working in both Nevada and Indian owned casinos. At least I saw some of the profits from the Indian owned places
going to tribal health, education and housing. They also purchased emergency vehicles for small towns in the area and donated to many non-indian
causes in the Portland Oregon area. Wonder how many Nevada casinos can make the same claims as to where there profits go?? Garbage?? not in my
experience.
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bajacrawler
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This was posted on the San Felipe web site.
August 3 - An impressive press release was made yesterday announcing that a large resort called Pelican Reef was to be built mid-way between San
Felipe and Puertecitos. Here is the text of this release:
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., Aug. 2 PRNewswire — Ad Valora today announced that it has begun the planning and development for two major projects near San
Felipe, Mexico, in Baja California on the Sea of Cortez.
The first project, Pelican Reef, is a 157-acre oceanfront property 38 miles south of San Felipe. Ad Valora plans to build 992 1,200 square-foot
condominiums at this site, along with swimming pools, spas and a Club House.
The second project, called "Mexicarlo," is a hotel resort and casino. This Five Star Hotel and Casino will include 350 hotel suites, penthouses on the
top floor, and a 40,000 square foot casino featuring all the popular gaming Americans find in Las Vegas and excellent restaurants and shops. Also at
the site will be constructed an 18-hole professional golf course, club house and restaurant, and a marina on the warm, azure blue, Sea of Cortez
waterfront with eventually more than 100 slips.
"Fishing is world renowned in this area which prides itself on 360 days of sunshine a year," said C.M. (Sonny) Ball, Chairman. "We are looking to
break ground on these projects in mid-October 2007."
Ad Valora also announced it has retained E & E Communications, Laguna Hills, California, to assist with its public and investor relations efforts.
Interestingly, we have been unable to reach the Public Relations firm that distributed this release and a cursory internet search shows no prior
business history of this company "Ad Valora". Even though the release was made in Rancho Mirage, the California Secretary of State has no record of
any such company and there are no filings on record for offering real estate sales of this property in California. We also do not believe that the
Mexican constitution has yet been amended to allow the building and operation of Casinos in Mexico. Until further information is available, we
recommend treating this announcement with some skepticism. (ej).
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Cypress
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There's something about this whole deal that just doesn't make sense. Correct
me if I'm wrong, but why would someone go all the way to Baja to place a bet? There're casinos on every corner north of the border and they'll feed you while you place your bets.
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Al G
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
There's something about this whole deal that just doesn't make sense. Correct
me if I'm wrong, but why would someone go all the way to Baja to place a bet? There're casinos on every corner north of the border and they'll feed you while you place your bets. |
It is called a Get away vacation...even people in Las Vegas get away to Tahoe or New Orleans....
Are you corrected yet
Albert G
Remember, if you haven\'t got a smile on your face and laughter in your heart, then you are just a sour old fart!....
The most precious thing we have is life, yet it has absolutely no trade-in value.
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bajalou
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For the same reasons someone would go to Las Vegas.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
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oldhippie
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Interesting
C.M. (Sonny) Ball, the Chairman of Ad Valora that seems to exist only in this press release is also the Chairman of Niteagle Systems. Both companies
use E & E Communications to crank out press releases.
CONTACT: Niteagle Systems Inc. Paul Knopick E & E Communications (949) 707-5365 pknopick@eandecommunications.com
http://www.sys-con.com/read/410754.htm
E & E Communications
http://www.eandecommunications.com/
Niteagle Systems Inc.
http://www.niteagle.com/Company.html
It's a public OTC company http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=NGLE.PK
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I bet Sonny has a shack in the area that he's trying to sell because Niteagle is going broke and he's trying to get the price up.
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Cypress
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Silly me!! I see! They're gonna to Baja to gamble for the same reasons they're gonna go to Loreto to play golf.
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