Nevada AG won’t speculate on possible action against Wynn Resorts

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Casino mogul Steve Wynn during a news conference in Medford, Massachusetts, March 15, 2016. Facing investigations by gambling regulators and allegations of sexual misconduct, Wynn has stepped down as chairman and CEO of the resorts bearing his names. (Charles Krupa/AP, File)

Nevada Attorney General’s office says it’s too soon to say what action may lie ahead regarding Wynn Resorts Ltd.

“Because this office represents Nevada’s Gaming Control Board, it will refrain from commenting on possible action while the board conducts its recently announced investigation,” a spokesman for the office said Tuesday

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