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Riu Palace Macao Casino

Playa de Arena Gorda, Dominican Republic
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Saint Louis, Missouri
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

The description of the ball game is accurate. We lost $1,500 in no time. Horrible scam. I really think the travel agents need to be aware of this and let their clients realize what's going on in the RIU casinos. Definitely puts a damper on your vacation. More

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Boynton Beach, Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2010
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Do not play eight ball jackpot. This game is like a street shell game that you have no way of winning. The resort does not take any reposibility for the game or how it is regulated. They will strong arm you into playing and stealing your money. Read all the warnings and stay away. More

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barrieont
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2010
4
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Stay away from the Riu Palace Macao Casino. You are welcomed at the door by a friendly female greeter who takes you straight to a table where they introduce you to a new game called "8 ball jackpot". Sounds like the game has a few names after reading other reviews. They coerce you to play by offering $5 each in... More

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Nashville
2 reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2009
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I was looking to take my husband away for a last minute getaway. I scoured the internet, read reviews, compared prices, and felt that I was making a choice for a high end place for a great price. The pics looked great, and everyone's reviews were positive. As I sit here in the lobby on my last night, I can... More

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Manchester
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2008
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I would like to echo the review of Sandils regarding the 'progressive roulette' game at this Casino. BE WARNED - AVOID THIS GAME AT ALL COSTS. We have returned today from the resort and although the Riu hotel and complex was excellent the casino has let itself down badly by allowing this rigged game to fleece holiday makers (at their... More

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Evansville, Wisconsin
1 review
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2008
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I have recently returned from the Dominican Republic, where 36 members of my family travelled to the Riu Macao for my daughter's wedding, (approximately a $50,000 trip.) I found the resort to be beautiful and it was an enjoyable experience until our last night there. On Sunday, Mar. 2, 2008, my friend and I were going to a stage show... More

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