A deadly shootout in Las Vegas has resulted in the deaths of two people. A third person is currently in a hospital, fighting for his life. A fourth victim was also wounded, although his injuries were described as non-threatening.

The shooting occurred near the Strat Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, at the end of the Vegas Strip. According to reports, the four men were arguing in the middle of West Chicago Avenue on Wednesday. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is still uncertain about what caused the quarrel. However, they say that the conflict escalated, causing at least two of the men to pull out their firearms and shoot.

The shooting was witnessed by many bystanders but, luckily, none of them were hurt in the shootout. However, the participants were not so lucky.

According to reports, one of the men passed away at the crime scene because of his wounds. The remaining three sustained wounds and were carried to Valley Hospital Medical Center where one of them died.

As of the time of this writing, one of the two survivors is fighting for his life. The remaining one should make a recovery, according to experts.

The Two Survivors Risk Charges

Detectives examined the scene of the shootout to determine how many shots were fired. The police also seized the shooters’ firearms as evidence.

Reports also say that the police spoke with the least wounded man, although they are yet to comment on the matter.

As of the time of this writing, no charges have been filed but it is possible that the two survivors will get charges because of their participation in the incident.

The four men’s identities are also yet to be announced. Experts are expected to conduct autopsies on the two dead men to confirm their identities and causes of death.

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A mass shooting on Wednesday has taken the life of 18 people in Lewiston, Maine. The suspect for the crime, identified with initials R.C., injured 13 more after he opened fire on two local businesses. After trying to hunt him down for days, law enforcement confirmed Friday that the suspect was found dead near a recycling plant in Lisbon – Maine Recycling, where he is believed to have recently worked. Reportedly, R.C. was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

While the suspect was still at large, businesses across Lewiston were encouraged to close their doors. Hollywood Casino Bangor released a statement recently, confirming that it closed its doors to visitors on Thursday, October 26, 2023. “In light of the tragic events unfolding within our State, and out of an abundance of caution, Hollywood Casino will remain closed today 10/26/23.  Our heartfelt condolences go out to all those grieving this morning and we continue to hope for a speedy resolution to the situation,” explains a statement released by the entertainment destination.

The recent terrifying crime temporarily impacted the operations of another casino in Maine. Oxford Casino Hotel released a statement confirming that it decided to reopen effective from October 28, 2023. The leading gaming and entertainment destination confirmed that it will operate with 24-hours police presence. Moreover, Oxford Casino Hotel confirmed that the only open entrance that will be used would be the one for the hotel and not the main casino entrance.

Amenities at Oxford Casino Hotel Reopen

Oxford Casino Hotel confirmed that the hotel would not reopen before Tuesday, October 31, 2023. According to the venue, its slots will continue to operate normally as of October 28, 2023. On the other hand, Oxford Casino Hotel said that will be opening its table games “tentatively” from the same date. Similarly, the venue confirmed the opening of its Video Bar, Express and The Ox Pub.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted, as well as their families and friends. With the shelter in place being lifted, we have made the decision to re-open October 28, 2023,“

reads a statement released by Oxford Hotel and Casino

Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who was cited by NBC10 Boston, confirmed at a press conference that the body of the culprit believed to be responsible for the killings was located by Maine State Police. She confirmed that she contacted President Joe Biden to notify him about the situation.

The latest terrifying crime once again raises concerns about gun safety and gun control. For years Democrats have supported the implementation of more rules for guns, something that many Americans consider is a breach of the Second Amendment.

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Play’n GO, a developer of exciting casino experiences, announced that its best online slot, Book of Dead, will now be available at land-based casinos in the United Kingdom. The launch of the game’s retail edition comes thanks to a partnership agreement between the developer and William Hill.

As a result of the deal, players can now find Book of Dead at fixed odds betting terminals (FOBT) across William Hill’s brick-and-mortar casinos. The game is currently available at around 100 of the operator’s stores and will be launched in all of its venues in the coming weeks.

For reference, William Hill operates more than 5,800 FOBTs across its 1,450+ shops in the UK.

The retail launch was made possible by Play’n GO’s new framework, which will allow it to translate its digital slots to the retail space. This means that each title from the company’s extensive library of over 300 games can be potentially launched at a land-based casino.

UK players can expect to one day see new hits such as Boat Bonanza and Legion Gold hit the retail space.

William Hill and Play’n GO Are Excited to Innovate Safely

William Hill’s UK gaming director, Ian Millman, commented on the launch of Book of Dead at his company’s properties. He noted that William Hill is constantly looking to innovate and provide the best gaming experiences to its players.

Millman is certain that UK players will enjoy playing Book of Dead at the operator’s shops just as much as they’ve enjoyed playing it in the company’s online space for many years. He concluded that Play’n GO is one of the best possible partners for William Hill because of its passion for gaming.

We can think of no better partner than Play’n GO, who share our passion for responsible gaming and entertainment, to drive innovation through the gaming industry together.

Ian Millman, UK gaming director, William Hill

Play’n GO’s co-founder & chief executive officer, Johan Törnqvist, also commented on the launch, calling it a “significant day in the history of the company.” According to him, this attests to the hard work and expertise of the supplier’s team.

Törnqvist added that Play’n GO is excited to spearhead the convergence between iGaming and traditional casino gaming.

The convergence between the online and land-based gaming parts of our industry has been long overdue, and I’m excited to see the world’s most popular online slot game, Book of Dead, make its long-awaited UK land-based debut.

Johan Törnqvist, co-founder & CEO, Play’n GO

Törnqvist added that this is only the start, teasing that his company intends to further explore the translation of online slots into land-based setting. He concluded that his company will do so in a safe manner because it genuinely cares for safer gambling and the future of the industry.

William Hill believes just as strongly in this [in safer gambling] as we do, and I’m sure this land-based partnership will be a long and fruitful one.

Johan Törnqvist, co-founder & CEO, Play’n GO

This is notably the first time Play’n GO’s online slots have been available in a traditional casino. Some of the supplier’s latest games include Sweet Alchemy 2 and Rascal Riches.

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