Back Bar Betting

Your star bartender Marcus runs a lucrative underground betting operation through your establishment, bringing in substantial off-the-books revenue. Now Detective Reeves wants you to wear a wire, while the local crime syndicate demands protection money. Time is running out to pick a side.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Owner of 'The Copper Still' - an upscale cocktail bar

Conversation Partner

Detective Sarah Reeves

Setting

Private booth in your empty bar, early afternoon before opening. Sunlight filters through dusty windows, illuminating floating particles above unmarked envelopes on the table.

Location

The Copper Still, Financial District, Downtown

Learning Objectives

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Avoid admitting direct knowledge of gambling operations

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Gather information about both police and syndicate intentions

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Secure protection without committing to either side

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I've got six months of surveillance showing your bartender Marcus running point spreads through your service well. The DA's ready to move, but I'm here off-record... for now. How about we discuss your options?”

This is how Detective Sarah Reeves's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#213

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