The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has filed a disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, one of the largest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, alleging that the casino was involved in illegal bookmaking, permitting individuals with gambling-related felony convictions and connections to organized crime to gamble on its premises.
The complaint, filed on Thursday, August 15, focuses on several significant violations, particularly involving Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California bookmaker who recently pleaded guilty in federal court to running an illegal gambling operation. According to the complaint, Bowyer was allowed to gamble at Resorts World on 80 separate days over approximately 15 months despite losing more than $6.6 million.
The casino reportedly extended gifts, discounts, and even private jet flights to Bowyer without verifying the source of his funds. The NGCB 31-page complaint outlines 12 counts against Resorts World, with six directly related to Bowyer, including failing to distance itself from suspected illegal bookmakers, not reporting illegal bookings, and referring potential customers to these bookmakers.
Additional counts involve the casino providing hundreds of thousands of dollars in credit to individuals with histories of illegal gambling or organized crime. The complaint also alleges that Resorts World employees failed to report unusual activities and violations of the casino anti-money laundering program.
The NGCB, which has the authority to impose penalties, could consider actions ranging from fines to the revocation of the casino’s gaming license. The commission has yet to respond to the complaint.
Resorts World stated that it is working with the NGCB to address the issues.
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