Las Vegas Casinos Face Lawsuit Alleging Facilitation of Sex Trafficking Operations

(AsiaGameHub) –   A civil action initiated in Nevada state court claims that two Las Vegas gaming establishments failed to stop a long-running sex trafficking operation involving the convicted felon Nathan Chasing Horse.

The lawsuit names Station Casinos’ Santa Fe Station and Boyd Gaming’s Cannery Casino, asserting that both venues allowed Chasing Horse to utilize hotel suites for trafficking purposes for nearly ten years. 

Eyes Wide Shut

The two plaintiffs, identified as M.L. and C.L. in legal documents, assert they were victimized between 2014 and 2022.

The filing of their lawsuit on April 27, 2026, occurred the same day that former actor Chasing Horse was sentenced to life imprisonment following his conviction on sexual abuse and trafficking charges. 

The legal complaint states that the man, known for his role in „Dances With Wolves,“ would often reserve multiple rooms at the two properties and receive free stays while using the premises for habitual abuse. 

The plaintiffs claim that casino staff noticed several red flags, such as visible trauma, exhaustion, restricted movement, and constant supervision by Chasing Horse.

The suit also alleges that employees saw the women being strictly controlled on the casino floors and prevented from speaking freely with staff. In certain instances, it is claimed that employees even tipped off Chasing Horse regarding the presence of police at the hotel.

The lawsuit contends that the high volume of activity near the hotel rooms should have been enough to spark concern, yet neither establishment reported the suspicious behavior or moved to protect those being harmed. 

It further charges the casinos with failing to establish sufficient anti-trafficking training or enforcement measures.

“The Circle”

Chasing Horse, characterized in court papers as a self-proclaimed spiritual guide, allegedly employed isolation, manipulation, and violence to manage victims within a group he referred to as “The Circle.”

During the criminal trial, prosecutors stated that he victimized vulnerable Indigenous women and girls, utilizing psychological control and coercion.

The civil suit also claims that victims were led to believe the abuse was a spiritual ritual and were met with physical violence and threats. It further notes that victims were marked with tattoos that hotel employees could have seen.

The plaintiffs are currently seeking unspecified punitive and compensatory damages. A date for the court proceedings has not been established.