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.