Vegas Casino Faces Slot Machine Outage Amidst Recent Cyber Attack
Date: 2023-09-16 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: CASINO, EVENTS
In a sudden turn of events, the Venetian resort in Las Vegas found itself in the midst of mild chaos as numerous slot machines abruptly went out of service on a Friday. This unexpected disruption left many eager gamblers frustrated and unable to collect their winnings, creating quite a stir in the casino area.
Videos circulating on social media captured the frustration of players as they stared at malfunctioning slot machine screens and milled around, unable to indulge in their favorite games. Attendants at the Venetian explained that the issue was a result of a comprehensive system upgrade.
The Venetian quickly issued a statement on that fateful Friday afternoon, assuring guests that the service had been restored. They also clarified that this incident was unrelated to any cyberattacks, aiming to alleviate concerns among visitors.
Reportedly, around 50 slot machines were affected by the outage at the Venetian, causing inconvenience to many. One player even shared her experience of having to wait for two long hours until the system was back online.
This incident at the Venetian closely follows a recent cyber attack that targeted another Las Vegas resort, causing disruptions at MGM properties. This cyber attack left gamers and guests unable to access their hotel rooms and use their credit cards.
A representative from MGM Resorts International has confirmed that a "cybersecurity issue" did indeed impact certain systems within their company. MGM officials are collaborating with law enforcement agencies to safeguard their operating systems.
Videos circulating on social media captured the frustration of players as they stared at malfunctioning slot machine screens and milled around, unable to indulge in their favorite games. Attendants at the Venetian explained that the issue was a result of a comprehensive system upgrade.
The Venetian quickly issued a statement on that fateful Friday afternoon, assuring guests that the service had been restored. They also clarified that this incident was unrelated to any cyberattacks, aiming to alleviate concerns among visitors.
Reportedly, around 50 slot machines were affected by the outage at the Venetian, causing inconvenience to many. One player even shared her experience of having to wait for two long hours until the system was back online.
This incident at the Venetian closely follows a recent cyber attack that targeted another Las Vegas resort, causing disruptions at MGM properties. This cyber attack left gamers and guests unable to access their hotel rooms and use their credit cards.
A representative from MGM Resorts International has confirmed that a "cybersecurity issue" did indeed impact certain systems within their company. MGM officials are collaborating with law enforcement agencies to safeguard their operating systems.
