By Associated Press - Monday, November 5, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Las Vegas police say a tourist who was stabbed while playing slots at a casino is expected to recover.

Authorities say the incident happened Monday after 1 a.m. at the Golden Nugget in downtown.

According to investigators, a male suspect asked the victim for a cigarette and then stabbed him without provocation.

Police say the victim was stabbed on the right side of his torso.

The victim’s brother chased the suspect but lost sight of him.

The suspect was later spotted by security guards at Four Queens Casino. Police arrested him.

His name has not been released.

The victim was taken to a hospital and is listed in stable condition. Police say he is expected to be discharged later in the day.

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