The Most Dramatic Casino Crimes of 2017

Attempted robberies and casinos are “old-friends”. Sometimes they end with a few people in jail, and unfortunately, sometimes people get hurt. On very rare occasions, the perpetrators get away.

Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, Nitro, West Virginia

Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, Nitro, West Virginia

In a statement, Johnson claimed that he was in a state induced by drug use although it seems that this angle of defence won’t likely save him from prison time.

The Resorts World Casino, Manila, The Philippines

Smoke billowing from the Resorts World casino in Manila, Philippines

In what seems like a scene out of an horrific thriller movie, a man walked into the Resorts World casino in Manila with a military-grade rifle, and ended up starting a fire which led to the death of 36 people. The victims included both casino guests and staff members.

The Bellagio, Las Vegas

The Belaggio Casino, Las Vegas