Rx Exclusive: WSOP victim of attempted robbery

GreenDoberman · Dec 22, 2004

Green Doberman News- Greg Raymer, the 2004 WSOP Champion, nearly lost more than his bracelet last week at the Bellagio. Two armed men tried to kidnap and rob the portly man last week at the Bellagio.
Raymer, who was in town for the Bellagio's Five Diamond Classic, was returning to his room after playing a cash game in the resort's poker room when two armed men approached him. The men, one of whom was identified as Deen Cassin of Las Vegas, attempted to abduct Raymer and rob him. Bellagio security reportedly stated that Raymer had a large sum of cash on him.
Cassin, described as a "wannabe" high stakes poker player, is wanted by Las Vegas Metro Police. The other assailant was not identified. Raymer reportedly successful fought off the 5'8, 160 pound Cassin before the suspects fled the scene.

Fishhead · Dec 22, 2004

Needless to say, he better have hotel security escort him to his room from now on.

THANKS for the report GD!

TheGeneral+ · Dec 22, 2004

While at the Nugget I wondered about this. I seen guys carrying around several $500 chips and it was pretty dead in the room area where I stayed. Seemed like an easy position of attack by a thief.

Fishhead · Dec 22, 2004

The General said:
While at the Nugget I wondered about this. I seen guys carrying around several $500 chips and it was pretty dead in the room area where I stayed. Seemed like an easy position of attack by a thief.

You SERIOUSLY didnt believe the reason i was wheelchaired to my room by security was for intoxication did you?

TheGeneral+ · Dec 22, 2004

Fish, we fooled alot of people. Most really thought we were drunk I believe.

WildBill · Dec 22, 2004

Doyle has been robbed countless times, including once not that long ago at his house, followed home from a casino. Robbing someone in a hotel is rather dumb, you will be spotted by a camera at some point. While getting an escort sounds good think about it. Everyone will know you have something to protect. Most poker pros do it very smart. They leave playing money in deposit boxes at the casinos and only take with them walking around cash most days. If they do want to take out a large sum they come at a time they aren't playing so people looking at stacks don't know what they have and usually bring along a few trusted friends.

RobFunk · Dec 22, 2004

Raymer reportedly successful fought off the 5'8, 160 pound Cassin before the suspects fled the scene.

lol. .raymer? only way that is possile is if greg cut the cheese without passing the crackers or sat on the 160 pound guy until he sufficated

Dante · Dec 22, 2004

Fishhead said:
You SERIOUSLY didnt believe the reason i was wheelchaired to my room by security was for intoxication did you?

i sorta new that you where a big time winner there fish so yeah I suspected you where wheelchaired to your room since you won all that money

ballistik · Dec 22, 2004

Just emailed him, will see if I get a reply back. If I do, I will post it.

Dante · Dec 22, 2004

The General said:
Fish, we fooled alot of people. Most really thought we were drunk I believe.

I was fooled at first...I mean the guy had spit and saliva flying out of his mouth....what an act this guy put on...he was evening spraying spit on you when he talked to you before he was wheelchaired (escorted) to his room

Glaken · Dec 22, 2004

WildBill said:
Doyle has been robbed countless times, including once not that long ago at his house, followed home from a casino. Robbing someone in a hotel is rather dumb, you will be spotted by a camera at some point. While getting an escort sounds good think about it. Everyone will know you have something to protect. Most poker pros do it very smart. They leave playing money in deposit boxes at the casinos and only take with them walking around cash most days. If they do want to take out a large sum they come at a time they aren't playing so people looking at stacks don't know what they have and usually bring along a few trusted friends.

Amen, Bill

If I won a large amount I always had it boxed; I also love Caesars Debit Card, you can cash out and get a check anytime.

GreenDoberman · Dec 30, 2004

I see this has finally hit the papers, only 8 days after I reported it. Pretty impressive investigative journalism there. :suomi:

RobFunk · Dec 30, 2004

GD that is impressive, I will admit. .8 days huh? talk about being 'in the know'

GreenDoberman · Dec 30, 2004

I was actually being more sarcastic towards the "fine" journalism in the city.:nono5:

WildBill · Dec 30, 2004

I agree GD. My buddy started writing for the RJ and told me a lot of people that are just "passing through" are working there. He mentioned that Rod Smith, the Gaming editor, doesn't even gamble or know anything beyond what he is told about it. How can you be gaming editor, the guy who gives out assignments on what to cover, when you have no knowledge of the subject?

ChuckSims · Dec 30, 2004

Good reporting GD. The LVRJ probably did not want to report it because it looks bad for the city. They finally reported it after word got out to the mainstream press. Many, many robberies, rapes, and suicides happen in the strip casino's that never get reported by the local news. Don't want to scare the suckers that come here to deposit their money.

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