The investigation into illegal sports betting and money laundering in Las Vegas casinos has intensified, with multiple establishments including MGM Grand, Resorts World, and Cosmopolitan under scrutiny. Federal authorities are probing illegal sports bookmaking operations in Southern California and the laundering of proceeds through these casinos. Notably, Scott Sibella, a key figure in the investigation, has pleaded guilty to federal crimes. This development comes after a Gaming Control Board member had previously cleared him, raising questions about regulatory oversight.
Overview of the ongoing WTF involving illegal sports betting and Resorts World, Cosmo and MGM Grand. It’s funny/ludicrous: 1) Nevada gaming regulators are only now perking up, 2) casinos are able to pay fines and make non-prosecution agreements to protect current executives, 3)…
Our man on the gaming beat with news on an investigation getting more and more attention as Nevada gaming regulators wake up after key player, Scott Sibella, pleads guilty to federal crimes. This comes months after a member of Gaming Control Board cleared him! Tail wags dog? https://t.co/4UnyRIcvW4
“Multiple sources told ESPN that Resorts World is at the center of what federal authorities described in an affidavit as an investigation into "illegal sports bookmaking organizations operating in Southern California, and the laundering of the proceeds of these operations through…
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Sports books claiming they have responsible gaming initiatives while aggressively promoting single game parlays and limiting any player that can beat them with straight bets never gets old
He was convicted in 2018 of stealing chips -- now he's lost his casino privileges and landed in Nevada's notorious Black Book https://t.co/xajXy6UXzx #8NN
Las Vegas Casino Money Laundering Probe Expands: https://t.co/QoqAH6izIO https://t.co/kTnjyYii1K
What’s next for the gamblers banned from MGM Grand in Nix betting investigation? https://t.co/wNVKUPMotq