🎰 Your guide to robbing a casino

💰 Robbing a Casino: Easier Than Previously Thought

Police released surveillance video of a robbery at the Rampart Casino cage in hopes of tracking down the suspect. Then again, the footage also reveals how easy it is to pull off a casino holdup and get a security guard to leave you alone with little fuss. [KTNV]

🤷 How Hard Is It To Pass a Crime Bill Around Here?

As Nevada’s special session peters out, Gov. Lombardo’s crime bill was amended by lawmakers to include student protections from ICE raids — something the Republican opposes — before passing. The crime bill was the main reason for Lombardo’s special session in the first place. [Nevada Current]

• Dead bills: Movie tax credits and caps on corporate home ownership. R.I.P. ⚰️ [Nevada Independent]

🥟 Chinatown’s in the Loop

If promises come true, Elon Musk’s Vegas Loop will have a greater presence in Chinatown than originally expected with three stations planned for the neighborhood, shuttling passengers to and from the Strip via underground Tesla taxis. The Boring Company says construction will begin in 2026 with the first station at Valley View and Spring Mountain. [ChinatownVegas.com]

• We hope Chinatown’s water supply is safe 🤞[Hey Las Vegas ✍️]
• Meanwhile, state officials deny that OSHA violations against the Boring Company were withdrawn due to political interference by the governor's office. [KVVU]

🏎️ Wet Track Alert!

The Las Vegas Strip closes to traffic and transforms into an official Formula 1 track with practice laps beginning at 4:30 p.m. today. The rain should clear up by the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday 🌦️

• Plan to be up late? The big race begins at 8 p.m. with afterparties and victory celebrations running well into the early morning. Does Las Vegas still have a reputation as a 24/7 town — F1 weekend or otherwise? City Cast Las Vegas takes a hard look at the question as our city continues to evolve. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]