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Nevada Gaming Control Board settles to revoke Scott Sibella’s licence

Enforcement & compliance

The Nevada Gaming Control Board reached a settlement with former Resorts World Las Vegas president and COO Scott Sibella to revoke his gaming licence, reportedly following his guilty plea over failing to report illegal gamblers at MGM Grand in 2018. Sibella waived a hearing and agreed to pay $10,000 in investigative costs; he said he had accepted responsibility and received no benefit.

The licence revocation sets a regulatory consequence for Sibella after his guilty plea over failing to report illegal gamblers.

Earlier fines and penalties by NGCB

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
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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