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Wynn’s casino deal in Massachusetts is under investigation

While the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has tentatively scheduled a Dec. 16 suitability hearing for Wynn Resorts, the company’s land deal is being investigated by a federal grand jury and two state agencies over whether a felon has hidden ownership in the proposed casino site.

U.S. Supreme Court is last option in New Jersey sports betting case

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has one option left to legalize sports betting at casinos and racetracks in his state — the U.S. Supreme Court. But at least one Las Vegas-based analyst is unsure the court will even consider the case.

Report: Cantor Gaming target of money laundering inquiry

Cantor Gaming officials declined to comment Monday on a report that federal agencies are investigating the sports betting firm in connection with alleged money laundering.

Japanese court dismisses lawsuit against Wynn Resorts

A defamation lawsuit filed last year by Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada against Wynn Resorts Ltd., company CEO Steve Wynn and some of its executives has been dismissed by a Tokyo District Court.

Gambler accused of cheating extradited to California

A well-known professional gambler accused of cheating at cards at a San Diego-area casino has been extradited from Nevada to California.

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Federal judge dismisses Adelson’s defamation lawsuit

A defamation lawsuit filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. Chairman Sheldon Adelson against the National Jewish Democratic Council was dismissed by a federal judge in New York City on Monday.

Assistant Sheriff Greg McCurdy announces retirement

Assistant Sheriff Greg McCurdy, who oversees the Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Investigations Group at the Metropolitan Police Department, will retire to become Vice President of Corporate Security at SLS Las Vegas, the upcoming luxury hotel and casino replacing the Sahara.

Owners pushing to edit The Act

Could cocaine dancers, Alice in Wonderland and a chicken act cause Las Vegas Sands Corp. problems with Nevada gaming regulators?

Family behind Jerry’s Nugget gets deadline to round up financing

The Stamis family has two weeks to round up the financing to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy before the main lender gets a chance to oust them from their long-time ownership of locals casino Jerry’s Nugget.

Contractor’s consultant says testing damaged Harmon Hotel beyond repair

The safety of the Harmon Hotel tower at CityCenter arose again as a concern when a consultant hired by Tutor Perini Building Corp. reversed its position and now believes that recent testing damaged the never-finished building beyond repair.

Judgment calls for Las Vegas Sands to pay Suen $101.6 million

The amount Las Vegas Sands Corp. owes to the company owned by one-time consultant Richard Suen grew by nearly half to $101.6 million in the final judgment signed Tuesday by Clark County District Judge Rob Bare.