Former king of L.A. casino hits a string of bad luck (Los Angeles Times)

October 21, 2008 | NEWS

At one time, George Hardie ran Bell Garden’s reputable Bicycle Club. Now, after a venture to open a card club in Belize, he’s trying to get his son out of a Mexican jail. George Hardie once ran the world’s largest card club. In its prime, the Bicycle Club in Bell Gardens was a second home to some of the top poker players in the country. It had a reputation for clean games, and folks liked to …
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