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Nevada Gaming Commission is due to consider Scott Sibella licence revocation

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The Nevada Gaming Commission was due to consider revoking Scott Sibella’s gaming licence at a Thursday meeting, according to the report. Sibella, formerly president and chief operating officer of Resorts World Las Vegas, had pleaded guilty to federal charges involving illegal gambling at MGM Grand and was sentenced to probation and fined.

The reported licence action concerns a former casino executive and may affect regulatory scrutiny of casino compliance practices.

Earlier fines and penalties by NGCB and Nevada Gaming Commission

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Resorts World Las Vegas, MGM GrandUSD 10,000Nevada Gaming Control Board settles to revoke Scott Sibella’s licenceNot stated
Grand Sierra ResortUSD 250,000Nevada Gaming Commission approves $250,000 Grand Sierra Resort settlementNot stated
Resorts World, Wynn ResortsNot statedNevada Gaming Control Board chair warns of money laundering risks at casinosNot stated
Resorts World Las Vegas, MGM ResortsNot statedNGCB files disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas over alleged AML failuresNot stated
Resorts World Las VegasNot statedNevada Gaming Control Board files 12-count complaint against Resorts World Las VegasNot stated

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