Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Nevada Casino Operator Olympia Gaming
Olympia Gaming’s northern Nevada casinos have fallen victim to a cyberattack this week, disrupting operations at two major properties and underscoring the growing cybersecurity threat facing the gaming industry.
Jun 21, 2024
This week, Olympia Gaming's northern Nevada properties experienced a cyberattack, adding to the increasing list of such incidents in the gaming industry.
The specific details of the attack on Olympia Gaming's properties remain sparse at this time. The affected properties include:
Casino Fandango in Carson City
Legends Bay Casino in Sparks
Casino Fandango boasts over 700 slot machines, 10 table games, a high-limit room, and a sportsbook. Meanwhile, Legends Bay Casino features numerous slot and video poker machines, 10 table games, and a Circa Sports sportsbook.
The cyberattack has disrupted operations, leading to the postponement of certain events, such as Wednesday night's line-dancing event at the Bandwagon at Legends Bay Casino.
Company Response and Investigation
In response to the attack, Olympia Gaming has engaged a national cybersecurity consultant to investigate the breach and has taken measures to secure its online systems.
The company emphasized that the safety and well-being of its guests and employees remain a top priority, focusing on:
Restoring normal operations quickly
Protecting sensitive systems and networks
Maintaining transparency with customers
However, no disclosure has been made regarding whether the hack compromised customers' confidential information. Additionally, it is unclear whether the consultants have identified the hacking group responsible for the attack.
Founded in 2005, Olympia Gaming is a division of Olympia Companies, based in Las Vegas.
A Growing Trend in Casino Cyberattacks
This incident places Olympia Gaming in a growing list of casinos targeted by cyberattacks this year, including:
Swinomish Casino and Lodge (WA): Cyberattack in April caused a three-week closure.
MGM Resorts International: Suffered a week-long outage in September due to Scattered Spider, with a $100 million Q3 earnings hit.
Caesars Entertainment: Extorted for tens of millions of dollars by the same hacking group.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines (IL): Attack in August compromised personal and financial data.
These incidents highlight the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyber threats in the gaming sector.
As Olympia Gaming works to recover from the recent attack, the event serves as another stark reminder of the urgent need for strong cybersecurity infrastructure to protect casino operations and safeguard customer data across the industry.
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