The recent tragedy at Mohegan Sun, where a guest fell to their death from the top of the hotel, has sparked a debate about whether the operator of the popular Connecticut casino should be disqualified from running any potential casinos in New York.
The incident occurred late last week, when the guest reportedly climbed over a railing on the 34th floor of the hotel and fell to their death. The tragic event has left both the Mohegan Sun staff and visitors in shock, with many questioning whether enough safety measures were in place to prevent such a tragedy.
This is not the first incident of its kind at the Mohegan Sun resort. In 2015, a man also fell to his death from one of the hotel’s floors, prompting concerns about the safety protocols in place at the facility.
In light of these incidents, some New York lawmakers are calling for Mohegan Sun to be disqualified from running any potential casinos in the state. State Assemblyman Gary Pretlow has been one of the most vocal critics of the casino operator, stating that they have shown a pattern of negligence that puts guests at risk.
“We cannot allow a company with such a track record of safety lapses to operate a casino in New York,” Pretlow said in a statement. “The safety and well-being of our residents and guests should be our top priority, and Mohegan Sun has failed to meet that standard.”
However, Mohegan Sun officials have pushed back against these claims, stating that they have taken steps to improve safety measures at their facilities. In a statement released after the recent tragedy, the casino operator said they are constantly reviewing and updating their policies to ensure the safety of their guests.
“We are deeply saddened by the recent incident at our resort and our thoughts are with the family of the individual involved,” the statement read. “We take the safety of our guests very seriously and are committed to doing everything in our power to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.”
Despite the efforts of Mohegan Sun to improve safety measures, the debate over whether they should be allowed to operate in New York continues to rage on. Lawmakers and concerned citizens alike are calling for a thorough investigation into the incidents at the Connecticut casino, with many questioning whether the operator can truly be trusted to prioritize the safety of their patrons.
As the controversy surrounding Mohegan Sun continues to grow, it remains to be seen whether the operator will be disqualified from running any potential casinos in New York. For now, all eyes are on state officials as they grapple with the difficult decision of whether to hold the casino operator accountable for the tragic events that have occurred on their watch.
