Las Vegas Casino Shuts Down After Massive Power Outage

Las Vegas Casino Shuts Down After Massive Power OutageLas Vegas Casino Shuts Down After Massive Power Outage A major Las Vegas casino was forced to close its doors on Sunday night after a massive power outage plunged the building into darkness. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The outage affected the entire resort, including the casino, hotel, and dining facilities. Witnesses reported seeing a flash of light followed by a loud bang. The power outage caused the casino’s slot machines and table games to go dark, and guests were evacuated from the building. The cause of the power outage is still under investigation. However, NV Energy, the local utility company, said that a transformer fire at a nearby substation may have caused the outage. The outage lasted for several hours, and the Cosmopolitan remained closed until power was fully restored. Guests who were staying at the hotel were forced to find alternative accommodations. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) said that the power outage had a significant impact on the local economy. “The Cosmopolitan is one of the largest and most popular casinos on the Las Vegas Strip,” said LVCVA spokesman Jeremy Handel. “Its closure will have a ripple effect throughout the city.” The power outage is the latest in a series of setbacks for the Las Vegas casino industry. In recent months, several casinos have closed and others have reduced their hours of operation due to the economic downturn. The LVCVA is hopeful that the power outage will not have a long-term impact on tourism in Las Vegas. “We are working closely with the Cosmopolitan to ensure that its guests are taken care of,” said Handel. “We are confident that the casino will be back in operation soon and that Las Vegas will continue to be a top destination for tourists from around the world.”