Vol. 5, No. 8, August 2009, Tumbling Dice
Planet Hollywood Clubs Denied License
Clark Country denied liquor license applications for the Prive and Living Room clubs at Planet Hollywood after the Gaming Control Board filed a complaint against the casino for allowing illegal activities in Prive.
The clubs are operating on temporary licenses that expired at the end of July.
Planet Hollywood accepted responsibility for the allegations made by the board, and agreed to pay $500,000 in fines over allegations that the property did nothing to stop illegal drug use, prostitution, underage drinking and assaults that were taking place in or near Prive.
“The evidence of improper management oversight and disregard for the duties of the licensee is overwhelming and points to only one decision—denial of a liquor license,” Clark County Business License Director Jacqueline Holloway said in denying the license. “We expect consistent compliance and cooperation from our privileged licensees for the benefit of our citizens.”
The county’s investigation into Prive proved difficult, according to the Las Vegas Sun, which reported the county issued three notices of violation against the club for stalling county officials during a compliance inspection, for interfering during a routine inspection and for allowing “topless and lewd activity.”
The club operators have 30 days to appeal the decision to county commissioners.