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Bomb Threat Evacuates Casino, Hotel In Capital Region

Slot machines and blackjack games came to an abrupt halt after a bomb threat was made against a casino in the region.

The Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs. 

The Saratoga Casino Hotel in Saratoga Springs. 

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view

The Saratoga County incident happened at around 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Saratoga Casino Hotel located in Saratoga Springs.

Police said guests and employees were evacuated after a bomb threat was made against the property.

Members of the Saratoga Springs Police Department and Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office swept the building using explosive detection dogs and determined the building was safe.

It was not immediately clear how employees first learned of the threat.

No suspects had been arrested as of Monday afternoon, Feb. 5.

Anyone with information can contact Saratoga Springs Police at 518-584-1800.

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