George Lopez slams ‘inadequate’ casino where he ended sold-out show early
Written by laserteam on June 10, 2024
(New York Post) – George Lopez is firing back at the venue where he ended his sold-out show early because of heckling crowd members.
Eagle Mountain Casino alleged Friday that the 63-year-old comedian walked out of his show 30 minutes before it was scheduled to end and blamed his security team who could’ve “easily escorted any hecklers out.”
The casino said that Lopez “let down his fans and sold out audience” by leaving early.
“It’s the venue or casino’s job to provide a good experience for both the artist and the fans, but the casino failed in this regard,” a spokesperson for Lopez said.
“The audience was overserved and unruly, and the casino staff was unable to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the artist and guests. George’s personal security team worked with the venue security staff to maintain order, ensure safety, and eject disruptive individuals.”
“Unfortunately, the casino security team was not adequate to accomplish this task,” the rep continued. “George is not obligated to perform in an unsafe environment. He feels badly that those who came to see the show were unable to do so as a result.”
The Post has reached out to Eagle Mountain Casino for comment.
