The tourist said, “I know Las Vegas has had a couple of issues recently, but I haven’t come across anything that would be alarming.

Several such incidents were caught on video and went viral on social media, ginning up the local reaction.Īlthough some casinos are reacting to the perception of increased violence, most tourists have not been infected by fear-yet.ĬDC Gaming Reports interviewed a tourist who had recently arrived in Las Vegas and was standing in front of the Bellagio fountains at midnight. Another victim was hospitalized after being attacked by several people on the Strip. Over the weekend a man was shot at the Miracle Mile Shops. On a different date, three people were shot near a liquor store on Flamingo Road, which is near the Strip. September 27 a person was critically wounded on the Strip and another man was repeatedly shot near the Paris Las Vegas. There has been a rise in violence on the Strip in recent weeks, including a man waving a gun at one nearby casino, the Aria who was shot and killed by security officers-and a fatal stabbing at the Cosmopolitan itself. We don’t believe that recent high-profile incidents are reflective of Las Vegas and the safety of our properties on the Strip.”

He added, “We work very closely with Metro as they work diligently to reduce crime both on the Strip and off. MGM Resorts International spokesman Brian Ahern said its casinos have highly trained security personnel and updates staffing levels every week. There will also be additional security guards. The Wynn Las Vegas and Encore casinos will be scanning guests for metal and screening bags. Bags will be checked and “oversized alcoholic beverages or glass products” won’t be allowed in.

In addition, admission will be restricted to a few doors that will also have Metropolitan Police Department officers posted. Guests will be wanded with metal detectors, the resort said in a statement. only those who have a reservation with the hotel or one of the restaurants, or Identity Rewards members, will be granted entry. The rise in violence on Las Vegas’s Strip has led the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to adopt new procedures, including deploying metal detectors and restricting access on weekends.

Vegas have metal detectors in casinos