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Las Vegas Casinos Face Regulatory Backlash for Ignoring Drug Use and Prostitution

  • The NGCB and local law enforcement sent a notice to casinos
  • They’re particularly concerned about pool parties and nightclubs
  • Properties are still responsible if third parties are running events
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Las Vegas casinos face disciplinary action if they continue to persistently ignore crimes like drug use and prostitution at their properties. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has warned Las Vegas casinos about ignoring drug use, prostitution, and sexual violence at their properties. The regulator sent a joint notice alongside the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department about the activities, particularly around day clubs, pool parties, and nightclubs.

questioned some of the current security screening measures

The correspondence emphasizes the responsibilities of casinos to prevent crime and also questioned some of the current security screening measures. The NGCB said it wouldn’t let properties off the hook for issues arising during events run by third parties.

The notice explains how any unsavoury incidents reflect poorly on the casinos themselves, the wider gaming industry, and Nevada as a whole. Law enforcement are currently investigating several incidents, and the NGCB warned that any persistent issues could lead to disciplinary action.

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