{"id":9665,"date":"2019-07-08T12:13:05","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T12:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=9665"},"modified":"2019-07-08T12:13:05","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T12:13:05","slug":"player-security-concerns-at-2019-wsop-amidst-robbery-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/player-security-concerns-at-2019-wsop-amidst-robbery-reports\/","title":{"rendered":"Player Security Concerns at 2019 WSOP Amidst Robbery Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"RioThere have been reports of robberies taking place outside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino where the 2019 World Series of Poker<\/a><\/strong> (WSOP) is currently in full swing. Several players were robbed at gunpoint while carrying a lot of cash. <\/p>\n

In a tweet, one victim shared how his bag of cash, which also contained his WSOP Main Event buy-in, was robbed just outside the venue. <\/p>\n

While these multiple robbery incidents involving WSOP players have gained mixed reactions from the poker community, it prompted a new discussion on why safety measures should be put in place for participants during major tournaments like the WSOP. <\/p>\n

The thread also focused on the importance of players being alert and taking necessary precautions.<\/p>\n

Given the amount of money up for grabs at the WSOP and the fact that the tournament makes most of its money via rake collections from players, poker content creator Joey Ingram<\/strong> and poker pro Ryan Laplante<\/a> think the WSOP should implement increased security measures to protect its players. <\/p>\n

Ingram and Laplante are among those calling for better security particularly in the WSOP parking lot. The parking lot assigned for the WSOP is massive and makes it an easy target for muggers.<\/p>\n

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We need better security in the WSOP parking lot ASAP. I'm surprised this type of thing hasn't happened more often w\/ how big & open the parking lot is and how little security exists outside. This type of thing is awful to allow to happen. <\/p>\n

Please fix this ASAP @WSOP<\/a> @CaesarsEnt<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/BzEJb1lfqO<\/a><\/p>\n

— Joey Ingram \ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffb\ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffb (@Joeingram1) 1 July 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n