Minimal info at the moment … but around 12:30am today, according to Las Vegas Metro Police, a lone gunman walked into the Stratosphere and reportedly headed straight for the 8-table poker room, where he jumped a table, attempted to grab a bunch of chips, and then fled on foot. But apparently he ran into a casino employee on the way out and left empty handed.
Police tell local Channel 13 they have a \”vague description\” of the suspect and are looking for him now.
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Probably shouldn\’t be laughing about violent crime FAILs, but LOL … just realized I wrote \”walked into the Stratosphere\” … so clearly the wannabe robber must be Criss Angel. OK, I jest … but what do you think the odds are that this amateur thief could be an online poker player who just lost his roll and is considering new career options? I\’ll bet … either that or a neighborhood crackhead.
More tales of the Stratosphere poker room from a local low-stakes grinder here.
