A high-profile lawsuit alleges that Resorts World Las Vegas enabled illegal betting and chip-cashing activities linked to a California bookmaker previously tied to MLB interpreter scandals.
In a newly filed federal complaint, Resorts World Las Vegas is accused of conducting financial transactions that prosecutors say created an environment for potential money laundering. The lawsuit claims the casino accepted large wagers and cashed out chips on behalf of a bookmaker allegedly connected to a former baseball interpreter involved in a major MLB scandal.
Regulators argue that the casino failed to identify suspicious activity and allowed operations that could have violated federal anti-money-laundering (AML) rules. Resorts World has denied wrongdoing and stated it is fully cooperating with authorities.
The case has already attracted national attention, raising questions about casino compliance and the evolving regulatory landscape in Nevada.
Key Points:
- Federal lawsuit alleges Resorts World Las Vegas enabled transactions tied to an illegal bookmaker.
- Claims include cashing chips and facilitating wagers without proper AML checks.
- Casino denies wrongdoing and says it is cooperating with investigators.
- Case may influence future AML enforcement across Nevada’s gaming industry.