The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a trove of documents that shed light on the possible motive behind the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.

Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old regular gambler with a penchant for video poker, killed himself at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas after killing nearly 60 people at a concert in 2017.

According to the documents, a fellow gambler told the FBI that Paddock was "very upset" with how casinos were treating him and other high rollers. The gambler noted that three years prior to the shooting, casinos began banning high rollers from certain events, hotels, and even casinos. Paddock, who had a bankroll of approximately $2 to 3 million, was described as a high roller who preferred playing video poker.

The report states that the acquaintance of Paddock believed that the stress of being banned from certain events and hotels could have been what caused Paddock to "snap." The gambler also added that he believed the Mandalay Bay hotel was not treating Paddock well because a player of his status should have been in a higher floor in a penthouse suite.

The newly released documents provide the most detail into Paddock's possible motive and gambling habits. It is the strongest indication yet of why Paddock carried out the horrific attack.

The documents were released in response to a public records request by The Wall Street Journal. The release of these documents comes as a relief to those who have been seeking answers about the shooting and its motive. However, the documents do not provide a clear motive for the attack, and some questions remain unanswered.

Despite the new information, it is still unclear whether Paddock's frustration with casinos was the primary motive behind the attack. Paddock's personal life and mental state leading up to the shooting remain a mystery.

The shooting in Las Vegas shocked the nation and sparked renewed debate about gun control. In response, many lawmakers called for stricter gun laws to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

While the new information about Paddock's possible motive is significant, it is important to remember that the victims and their families are still dealing with the aftermath of the shooting. The release of these documents may provide some closure for those affected by the tragedy, but the scars left by the attack will remain for years to come.

In conclusion, the release of the FBI documents provides important new details into the possible motive behind the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. The frustration of being banned from certain events and hotels may have played a role in Paddock's decision to carry out the attack. However, it is important to remember that the victims and their families are still coping with the aftermath of the shooting, and that unanswered questions remain. Photo by Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, Wikimedia commons.