While slot machines are a key attraction, core hotel and restaurant systems at The Venetian reportedly remained unaffected, with no impact on front desk services or payment processing
After The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas suffered a huge power outage during the weekend, many visitors started claiming this could be a cyberattack. However, the casino later denied this to be the case.
Power Outage Disrupts Vacationers at The Venetian
Although the outage was brief, it happened during peak hours and caused frustration among guests. The Venetian later clarified that the incident was not linked to any cyberattacks, addressing concerns that arose in light of recent ransomware incidents at competing casinos.
While slot machines are a key attraction, core hotel and restaurant systems at The Venetian reportedly remained unaffected, with no impact on front desk services or payment processing. Nevertheless, the incident highlighted that even high-end luxury resorts are not immune to internal technical failures. Although the outage was brief, it happened during peak hours and caused significant frustration among guests.
Soon after the power outages happened and many machines, wi-fi, and other services stopped working, many social media users started circulating rumors that the casino was a victim of a cyberattack. Guests also experienced check-in disruptions, leading to long lines in the lobby. A spokesperson for the property said that the issues were due to an internet outage and that normal operations were expected to resume shortly…