George Lopez In War Of Words After Early Departure From Casino Gig

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George Lopez cut his sold-out show short at a California casino on Friday, and now is trading accusations with the venue over hecklers.

The New York Post reports the 63-year-old comedian left his gig at the Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California about 30 minutes early.

Lopez’s team has since fired back at the casino.

“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. The audience was overserved and unruly, and the casino staff was unable to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the artist and guests,” a spokesperson for Lopez told TMZ.

“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. 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 casino had a different take.

“Tonight George Lopez let down his fans and sold out audience by walking out and ending his show 30 minutes early,” the casino said in a Facebook post.

The venue claimed Lopez’s private security team could’ve “easily escorted any hecklers out.”