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Resorts World Las Vegas Denies Wrongdoing, Settles for $10.5 M in Illegal Bookmaking Investigation
Resorts World will pay a $10.5 million fine to settle a complaint filed by the NGCB over the resort’s anti-money laundering failures.
Scott Sibella Surrenders Nevada Gaming License, Bringing Investigation to a Close
Former Resorts World Las Vegas CEO Scott Sibella surrendered his Nevada gaming license following a settlement with the state regulators.
Resorts World Establishes Board of Directors, Appoints New Chief Executive
Resorts World has announced a new board chaired by former MGM Resorts CEO, Jim Murren and appointed Alex Dixon as its new chief executive.
Key Kigure in Resorts World Controversy Dies Ahead of Fraud Sentencing
After repeatedly delaying his sentencing for fraud over a myriad of health reasons, convicted fraudster Robert Alexander has died. With his passing, Alexander has avoided certain jail time for fraud convictions related to his operation of Kizzang Social Casino. Alexander was a central figure in activist gambler Robert Cipriani’s failed lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV). Cipriani […]
Activist Gambler Robert Cipriani Sees Lawsuit Against Resorts World and Scott Sibella Thrown Out
A federal judge has dismissed Robert “RJ” Cipriani’s lawsuit against Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) and its former president and chief operating officer, Scott Sibella. The suit argued that the defendants retaliated against the Cipriani, aka Robin Hood 702, for bringing criminal activity to light. In his six-count lawsuit, the activist gambler accused RWLV and […]
Poker Pro Damien LeForbes Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Illegal Bookmaking Tied to Vegas Casinos
Long Beach-based Poker-pro and former Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) regular Damien LeForbes admitted to money laundering and operating an illegal gambling business in a federal plea deal filed this week in Central California District Court. The plea makes LeForbes the third illegal bookmaker tied to Vegas casinos taken down by the feds in as […]
Resorts World Execs Courted Dirty Money, Alleges NGCB Complaint
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) allegedly “welcomed” illegal bookmakers and players with a “history of ties to organized crime,” says the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Board levied the allegations against RWLV and its co-defendants in a disciplinary complaint filed against the casino resort last week. The complaint further accuses RWLV of plying said […]
Scott Sibella Prosecutor Jeff Mitchell Talks Compliance at Vegas Conference
US Attorney Jeff Mitchell discussed several high-profile West Coast anti-money laundering (AML) legal cases during an appearance at a Vegas conference on the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The BSA prevents financial institutions from facilitating money laundering. Mitchell, who led a series of recent litigations, including those against MGM Grand and its former president, Scott Sibella, […]
Sibella Accuser Warned of Link Between ‘Real Housewives’ Star & Bookmaker in Ohtani Scandal
An ESPN report published on Wednesday revealed “Real Housewives” cast member Ryan Boyajian as the bookmaking associate Ohtani translator Ippei Mizuhara wired money to. Months prior, vigilante gambler and Vegas insider RJ Cipriani (aka Robin Hood 702) had tweeted about the possible connection between the bookmaker, Boyajian, and Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV). Many of […]
Scott Sibella Sentencing: One-Year Probation, $9,500 Fine for Bank Secrecy Act Violation
Former Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) President Scott Sibella received his sentence today on a single charge of violating the federal Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Although facing up to five years in prison, Sibella managed to avoid doing any time thanks to his plea deal, receiving only one year of probation. Likewise, the monetary penalty could have been as […]
