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Originally Posted by BulltexasATM
Anyone have any more details re the robbery discussed today in Berkey’s podcast?
Your post was the first I'd heard of it. I checked out Berkeys podcast although I haven't finished their discussion on the subject. I think he sensationalizes the situation a bit, saying the room "forces" people to leave with cash without any escorts as just one example (you can always request security accompany you to your vehicle)
I do agree it wouldn't hurt to have some protocols in place during streams to provide alternative cashout options rather than leaving with bundles of it on you though (they may already do this, I am brand new to the room and haven't been involved in any streams)
When I lived in Tampa there were incidents of people being followed home from "private" high-stakes games in legal poker rooms and casinos in the area and getting robbed or shot, an incident in a parking lot as well. At the end of the day, criminals gonna criminal when there's money up for grabs, regardless of whether it's in Texas or anywhere else in the world.
I would prefer to see actual law enforcement officers providing security rather than a security guard firm or whatever they're using. Yes the cost would be higher, but I think worth the investment. However that may not be an option since Texas clubs operate in a legal grey area and perhaps the police departments are unwilling to provide a "stamp of approval" by being actively involved in a business that is legally up in the air presently?