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Las Vegas casinos focus on protecting profits, not spotting threats, experts say

In the shadow of the worst mass shooting in modern history, Las Vegas is hosting the world’s largest gaming convention with nearly 150 panels. But of the handful of speakers slated to address security concerns at the Global Gaming Expo this week, nearly all are focused on protecting casinos from dangers such as cyber threats, frivolous lawsuits and scams.

McCarran’s fence breached by people fleeing Las Vegas Strip shooting

Roughly 300 people fleeing the mass shooting at Mandalay Bay managed to break through the security fence surrounding McCarran International on Sunday night, wandered onto an active airfield and brought flights to a halt, airport officials said.

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Global Gaming Expo to open as planned after Strip shooting

Organizers of the Global Gaming Expo said early Monday the gaming industry’s largest convention and trade show would open as planned Tuesday despite the Strip shooting tragedy.