Third violation of its kind
The Aria on the Las Vegas Strip, operated by MGM Resorts International, has agreed to pay $100,000 in fines for an October 2013 incident in which two state gaming agents were blocked from observing a high-stakes roulette game.
According to state law, “access of the general public to gaming activities must not be restricted in any manner except provided by the legislature,” the Las Vegas Sun reported.
The incident occurred in the casino’s Salon Prive. According to the complaint, a floor supervisor told the agents that the players did not want them watching and threatened to have them removed by security.
The Aria had been warned twice before by the Gaming Control Board of similar violations, according to the complaint.
The Aria did not contest the allegations and agreed to settle the case. MGM Resorts noted that it has taken “significant steps” to ensure compliance with state regulations, including educating floor employees about the regulation.
