Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism

Fox News ^ | 11/15/25 | Ashley J. DiMella

[Libloather]

A disbanded court in Las Vegas may come back to life as lawmakers look to attract visitors to revive Sin City tourism.

Vegas tourism has continued to decline, with just over 3 million visitors in September, an 8.8% decrease from the same time last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA).

A specialized court was created in 2022 to handle offenses such as petty theft, assault, drug violations and loitering, with penalties including banning offenders from the Strip for a year.

The Resort Corridor Court, however, was disbanded less than two years later after judges raised concerns about its legality.

Supporters of the unique court — mainly casino and resort owners — have backed an amendment to Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo’s new crime package, The Associated Press reported.

The Resort Corridor Court was the first and only of its kind — an entity just for crime outside tourist hot spots, AP said.

Nevada Resort Association president Virginia Valentine told the outlet the move to revive it is necessary.

"It’s important for the safety of our guests and for our employees in the workplace," said Valentine.

[No name given]

Excellent advice.

[glorgau]

Charging $13 for a bottle of water is criminal.

[captain_dave]

Bring the Mob back and let them run Las Vegas. 😂🤣

[HartleyMBaldwin]

Paying it is foolish.

[Redcitizen]

9 dollar bottle of water? Today, I was at the grocery store and got a cold bottle of water from their fridge for 67 cents .

[webheart]

Liberals are the ones that have ruined everything. They don’t want to prosecute criminals because the criminals are victims of society. You can’t make homeless people leave because they have a right to be on public streets. You can’t advertise sex unless it’s homo sex. You can’t have fun because you might be exploiting women. You can’t have comedy because you might offend someone.

[tumblindice]

Michael Corleone: Your free shrimp cocktail gave me gas, Moe.
[Moe Greene leaves]
Fredo: Mike! You do not come to Las Vegas and talk to a man like Moe Greene like that!
Michael: Fredo, you’re my older brother, and I love you. But don’t ever take sides with anyone against the Family again on the subject of flatulence. Ever. (Braaap)

[Theophilus]

Went the last couple of years to work conferences. I felt like a eunuch in a harem being forced to pass through nasty slot machines to get to my room or anywhere else. I think the key for Vegas is to go for the "Peleton Effect" and double or triple down on the "resort fees" so that the sacred government can empty the pockets of more of the first fruits of the depravity.

Also Harry Reid Airport makes for a wondrously painful and frustrating Gateway to Hell.

[paulcissa]

$9 bottles of water

What decade was that? I was there for a convention in September. Water is $14 for a 12oz bottle. @mewzilla nailed it. Never go Full Disney. Vegas is toast.