Hard Rock Exec Alex Pariente Reportedly Took Bookie Action, Left Markers Unpaid

A Hard Rock Punta Cana casino executive is coming under scrutiny for allegedly allowing bookies to play and markers to go unpaid. 

Alex Pariente is also accused of illegally holding the passports of patrons until they paid credit markers.

An Asian whistle blower says the executive condoned structuring of money transfers, which is a violation of Dominican regulations.

From Casino.org: 

Internal auditors from Hard Rock International — the tribal gaming giant that’s Pariente’s current employer — arrived at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, noting the possible purpose of their trip could be to examine potential accounting irregularities and anti-money laundering violations caused by the executive’s actions.

Auditors typically visit gaming venues once every four to six months, and staffers at the property are apprised of those trips in advance. The source told Casino.org that the examination taking place at Punta Cana is a surprise and employees didn’t receive a heads-up. A request for comment to Tracey White, Hard Rock’s vice president of casino finance, wasn’t returned.

Hard Rock has now suspended Pariente without pay while a probe is ongoing. 

By  Nagesh Rath Born in Punjab, India, Nagesh has been writing for the Gambling911.com website since 2019.  He mostly covers the more controversial stories impacting the world of gambling, specializing in poker. Nagesh's favorite sport is cricket.  This beat reporter operates from our Miami Beach base where he resides with his wonderful wife Ravjeer and three daughters.