Cactus Petes Resort Casino is a premium entertainment and gaming destination located in Jackpot, Nevada. Recently, one visitor of the casino was arrested after he allegedly took out a knife when approached by law enforcement. A report released by Elko Daily reveals that the individual, identified with the initials, R.J.C., 41, of Idaho, was arrested on January 6 by a deputy from the Elko County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident at Cactus Petes Resort Casino is related to a call about a woman in distress who requested medical attention. Police were dispatched to the Jackpot casino to speak with the woman who appeared to be “frightened and skittish.” Upon interviewing the alleged victim, law enforcement heard that she was threatened by the 41-year-old suspect.

The woman claimed that if the suspect would not find her in their room, he would have killed her. Additionally, the woman, whose name was not disclosed, stated she was subject to battery, showing recent injuries, allegedly caused by the person who was subsequently detained.

After collecting the woman’s statement, police examined a bruise that “appeared to be recent.” This prompted the deputy from Elko County Sheriff’s Office to search for the person suspected of the crime.

The Suspect Was Arrested on Multiple Charges

It hasn’t taken long for law enforcement to find the 41-year-old suspect. He appeared to be at the front desk of the hotel casino, asking where the woman was located. After he was approached by police, the suspect shouted, “I have a knife” and allegedly drew a knife that he held clumsily. This action resulted in the deputy tasing the perpetrator who was subsequently arrested.

Reportedly, the 41-year-old was arrested on charges of domestic battery and assault with a deadly weapon on a protected person. Additionally, he is held on charges of assault with a deadly weapon against a first responder as well as resisting while in possession of a dangerous weapon other than a firearm.

Upon examining the individual’s record, law enforcement uncovered that he had a non-extradition warrant issued from California, along with a fugitive from justice warrant from his home state, Idaho. According to police officers, the person did not appear in court which resulted in the order issued from Ada County in Idaho.

Elsewhere in Nevada, a felon faces charges after sex trafficking a minor. The perpetrator used a firearm that he possessed illegally to threaten an underage girl, forcing her into prostitution.

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The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is expected to open its doors this summer. The announcement pleased many industry participants and punters were happy with the prospect. However, First Nation considered it part of a behavioral pattern that might threaten its economic health, as more gaming establishments in the area means a more fragmented market share distribution.

First Nation Says Original Agreements Are Disrespected

MSIFN’s Chief Kelly LaRocca said in an interview with CDC Gaming Reports that new casinos in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are eating away from the Great Blue Heron Casino (GBH) market share. GBH is owned by MSIFN and is operated by Great Canadian Entertainment. The operator is also running Woodbine Casino, which is the one being expanded later this summer.

Additionally, according to the interview with CDC Gaming, MSIFN puts this move in context by looking at how gambling expansion in the area leads to reduced market share for GBH. This, in turn, means that the revenue-share agreement that MSIFN and GBH have can hardly be observed in a climate of an expanding gaming scene, shrinking the MSIFN-owned casino’s positions.

Having GBH operated at the level of Great Canadian’s other operations is a cornerstone for the issues raised. The goal that MSIFN laid out for GBH was to have the facility updated, with non-gaming amenities being a special consideration. Furthermore, reopening the 2016 agreement is seen as a necessity at this point, and MSIFN is scheduled for mediation with the government in the summer.

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is – in essence – the expansion of an already existing casino – the Woodbine Casino. Chief LaRocca also listed leaving the Ajax casino open as a sign of continued behavioral trend for the government. The Pickering Casino Resort opened recently, which was also noted by MSIFN as a sign of continued disrespect towards the original agreements of the Natives.

GTA Casino Expansion Causes Controversies

Pickering Casino Resort cost the Great Canadian Group C$500 million (approximately $373 million) and is another instance of the group’s name coming up during the CDC Gaming interview. The gaming and hospitality group assumed GBH operations from the First Nation in 2016. It also operates the slots at Ajax and Woodbine casinos.

The entertainment resort scheduled for later this year is a $1 billion project, which synergizes well with the Woodbine Racetrack to which it’s adjacent. It also fits Great Canadian’s plans for offering the very best entertainment, hospitality and dining available in the area. The Ontario government and the crown corporation (OLG) is also thrilled about the opportunity and the new jobs this creates.

However, it seems that the upcoming Toronto casino resort might also be causing some additional headaches in dealing with the issues that Chief LaRocca raised in the interview. At any rate, Toronto’s gaming scene as a whole is evolving, and the Greater Toronto Area – it seems – is by no means an exception, so dealing with these problems is necessary but also par for the course.

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