Senior Arrested After Altercation Over Slot Machine at Vegas Casino

In a peculiar incident that unfolded at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, a senior citizen, Mitchell Graham, found himself in hot water after an argument over a casino slot machine escalated to violence. The incident occurred on the morning of New Year's Eve, drawing the attention of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.

Mitchell Graham now faces serious legal repercussions due to the New Year's Eve altercation. Upon responding to a service call regarding a battery with a deadly weapon at the Orleans casino on Tropicana Avenue, the police took Graham into custody. He has been charged with battery and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, as reported by Fox 5 Vegas.

Court documents shed light on the sequence of events that led to the altercation. Graham, who had been playing the slot machines, temporarily left to use the restroom. Upon his return, he discovered another individual occupying the seat he had been using. An argument ensued when the interloper grabbed the cash voucher from the slot machine, attempting to make off with it.

In a shocking turn of events, Graham, asserting his right to the money, brandished a 3-4 inch steak knife. Tensions escalated, resulting in the other individual sustaining a minor cut on his right rib cage. Witnesses reported Graham making a stabbing motion, while a female bystander mentioned Graham's threat to punch the victim if he didn't vacate the machine.

Graham's arrest has sparked investigations into the incident, which have revealed conflicting accounts. While Graham argued that the other individual turned into him, leading to the stabbing, the victim maintained he was playing a different slot machine after adding $20 to the 50 cents already present. Surveillance footage has been reviewed by the police, shedding light on Graham's actions during the altercation.

The Orleans Hotel and Casino, known for its lively atmosphere, now finds itself entangled in an unexpected legal situation following this unusual confrontation over a casino slot machine. Graham is scheduled for a preliminary court hearing on January 17, where further details of the case will be examined.