Boyd Gaming tightens room checks after Mandalay Bay shooting gaps
Boyd Gaming has updated its room inspection policies across all its Las Vegas hotels. The change comes after the October 1 shooting at Mandalay Bay, where the attacker avoided detection by leaving a 'do not disturb' sign on his door for days. Security staff will now enter guest rooms every 48 hours, even if the sign is displayed.
The company initially set a three-day waiting period before inspecting rooms. But under the new rules, any guest who doesn’t respond to checks for 48 hours will trigger an inspection. This applies to over 5,000 rooms across Boyd’s 10 Las Vegas properties, including Sam’s Town, The Orleans, and Aliante.
The policy also extends beyond Nevada. Boyd’s hotels in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, and Mississippi will follow the same 48-hour rule. Meanwhile, Wynn Resorts has taken an even stricter approach, inspecting rooms after just 12 hours of inactivity. MGM Resorts, however, has not announced any changes to its current procedures. The October 1 attack at Mandalay Bay exposed gaps in hotel security. The shooter, Stephen Paddock, had kept his 'do not disturb' sign up for three days before the incident. Boyd’s updated policy aims to prevent similar situations by ensuring more frequent checks.
The new measures mean guests at Boyd properties will face mandatory room inspections after two days of no contact. The policy applies to all locations, from Las Vegas to regional casinos across multiple states. Security teams will now enter rooms regardless of privacy signs, reducing the risk of undetected threats.
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