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The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a formal complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, accusing the casino of facilitating illegal gambling activities and ignoring violations related to bookmaking and criminal connections.

AP News reported that the complaint, filed on August 15, 2024, alleges that the prominent Las Vegas Strip casino not only permitted illegal bookmaking but also accommodated individuals with past gambling-related felony convictions and connections to organized crime.

Resorts World Accused of Illegal Gambling

Central to the allegations is Mathew Bowyer, a Southern California bookmaker who was recently convicted for running an illegal gambling operation. According to the board, Resorts World allowed Bowyer to gamble over 80 separate days across 15 months, despite repeated failures to verify the legality of his funding sources.

During this period, Bowyer reportedly lost more than $6.6 million, while the casino extended various perks, including gifts, discounts, and flights on its private jet.

The complaint against Resorts World lists 12 counts, including failing to dissociate from suspected illegal bookmakers and neglecting to report suspicious activities. It also accuses the casino of providing credit to individuals with known gambling convictions and ties to organized crime.

This includes a person convicted for running an illegal gambling business and another involved in a large-scale internet gambling operation.

Resorts World has responded by stating that it is actively working with the Gaming Control Board to address the issues raised.

However, the Nevada Gaming Commission, which oversees disciplinary actions, has been urged to impose fines or consider more severe measures, such as revoking Resorts World's gaming license.