Breaking News: It's Debunked: Shattered Windows atop the Strat Tower Happened Purposely for TikTok
Article Title: Debunked: TikTok Video Claiming Strat Window Cracking Was Based on Misunderstanding
In a recent viral TikTok video, a window at the top of the Strat in Las Vegas appears to be cracking, causing concerns among viewers about safety. However, a closer look reveals that the video was based on a misunderstanding.
The window shown in the video was actually pre-existing and had been evaluated, posing no safety concern. A spokesperson for the Strat confirmed this to both Casino.org and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The TikTok account that posted the video, @henrylujan23, has since been scrubbed of all its content.
The video, posted on June 23, 2025, quickly gained popularity, amassing over 3 million views, 300K likes, and over 33K shares by July 3. It was taken from one of the casino resort's observation deck windows, with the narrator pointing out a crack in the window and suggesting an earthquake or similar event.
However, a casino surveillance worker revealed that the video was shot on June 27, and the narrator produced the window-cracking sound by having a woman strike a metal beam adjacent to the window with her hand.
The video was removed from TikTok and YouTube after concerns about safety were raised among the 5,000 comments left below the clip on TikTok. It's worth noting that the Strat tower's windows are quadruple-paned and undergo thorough daily inspections as part of a rigorous safety and maintenance program.
If you have a Vegas myth that needs debunking, feel free to email [email protected]. For now, rest assured that the crack in the window at the Strat was not a cause for concern.
[1] Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Strat spokesperson confirms window crack was pre-existing and did not pose a safety concern," July 8, 2025. [2] Casino.org, "TikTok video claiming Strat window cracking was based on misunderstanding," July 8, 2025.
- The viral TikTok video showing a purported window crack at the Strat in Las Vegas was based on a misunderstanding.
- Contrary to the claims in the video, the window in question was pre-existing and had been evaluated, posing no safety concern.
- The casino-and-gambling culture in Las Vegas often becomes intertwined with myths and misunderstandings, as seen in this instance.
- The popular video, which showcased a crack in a window from the Strat's observation deck, was subsequently removed from TikTok and YouTube after safety concerns were raised.
- The Strat's casino-culture values safety highly, ensuring that its windows undergo rigorous daily inspections and maintain a sturdy quadruple-pane design.
