US DOJ files case against Steve Wynn
Te US Department of Justice has launched legal proceedings against Steve Wynn, the founder and former owner of Wynn Resorts.
In 2018, Wynn stepped down from his role at Wynn Resorts after allegations of sexual misconduct with members of staff.
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Te US Department of Justice has launched legal proceedings against Steve Wynn, the founder and former owner of Wynn Resorts, claiming he contacted then US-President Donald Trump to relay China’s ‘suggestion’ that a Chinese businessman, who had taken political asylum in the United States, be forced from the country.
In a statement the Department of Justice said it was seeking to compel Wynn to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (Fara) as the agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and a senior official of the PRC’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS).
Te complaint alleges that Wynn tried to ‘convey the PRC’s request to cancel the visa or otherwise remove from the US a Chinese businessperson who left China in 2014, was later charged with corruption by the PRC and sought political asylum in the United States.’
Assistant attorney general, Matthew Olsen, of the justice department’s national security division, said: “Te filing of this suit – the first affirmative civil lawsuit under Fara in more than three decades – demonstrates the department’s commitment to ensuring transparency in our
JCM Global upgrades ICBs at 12 Cherokee Nation Properties
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JCM Global has upgraded its ICB Intelligent Cash Box system on nearly 7,600 gaming devices at 12 Cherokee Nation casino properties. Including this installation, the ICB system is simplifying the drop process on more than 30 per cent of all gaming devices in North America. Te upgrade is part of JCM’s technology roadmap for Cherokee Nation, whose properties are protected by JCM’s iVIZION and UBA bill validators.
“We have enjoyed a long-term relationship with the Cherokee Nation, and we are honoured with the trust they continue to place in JCM Global,” said JCM SVP of Sales, Marketing & Operations Dave Kubajak. “As we listen to our partners, we
democratic system. Where a foreign government uses an American as its agent to influence policy decisions in the United States, Fara gives the American people a right to know (believed to be referring to Chinese businessman Guo Wengui).”
Te complaint alleges that Wynn engaged in these efforts at the request of Sun Lijun, then- vice minister of the MPS. Wynn conveyed the request directly to the then-president over dinner and by phone, and he had multiple discussions with the then-president and senior officials at the White House and National Security Council about organising a meeting with Sun and other PRC government officials.
Wynn acted at the request of the PRC out of a desire to protect his business interests in Macau.
Wynn’s lawyers, Reid Weingarten and Brian Heberlig, said: “Steve Wynn has never acted as an agent of the Chinese government and had no obligation to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act. We respectfully disagree with the Department of Justice’s legal interpretation of Fara and look forward to proving our case in court.”
help them create a technology roadmap that will chart a course for success today and into the future, and this upgrade to our ICB 3.0 system is a key part of that plan.”
Each of the Nation’s 12 gaming properties now has the ICB 3.0, including web reports, which provides information on bill acceptance rates, acceptor versions, duplicate assets, error history and revenue.
JCM installed ICB 3.0 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, Cherokee Smoke Shop, Cherokee Casino South Coffeyville, Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson, Cherokee Casino Grove, Cherokee Casino Ramona, Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland, Cherokee Travel Plaza & Gaming Parlor, Cherokee Casino Sallisaw, Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs, Cherokee Casino Tahlequah, and Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs.
Bahamas
Te Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) made the announcement that an offer has been accepted for the purchase of Grand Lucayan, a beachfront resort located in the bustling city of Freeport.
Electra America Hospitality Group (EAHG) has entered into an agreement with Lucayan Renewal Holdings to buy the resort for $100m.
CEO and Principal of Electra America Hospitality Group, Russell Urban, said the company was very interested in the resort for many reasons, chief amongst them is the “opportunity to reinvent, renaissance, rebirth, and revive” the island of Grand Bahama. “We saw this as a very unique opportunity in a world class location to create energy and to revive a community that has been so ravaged over recent years,” he said.
OKLAHOMA – JCM installed its AirSlim Digital Signage Solution above the Grand Café at Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Oklahoma. Stretching 40 feet wide and 10 feet tall at its highest point, the digital signage installation features a series of ultra slim panels spaced just two inches apart, allowing the display to perfectly follow the wall’s natural curvature.
The display is the first of its kind in the region and is JCM’s third recent DSS installation at Grand Casino. "Working with the installation team at JCM in concert with the creative talent at Render Impact in creating visually impactful content for the new screens has allowed us to create cohesive digital showpieces for our facility,” said Grand Casino Marketing Director, Chad Mathews. “It changes our casino's landscape, look, and feel and elevates it to a whole new level visually. We couldn't be happier with the results."
US – MGM Resorts International has announced the closing of its transaction with Blackstone to acquire the operations of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for cash consideration of $1.625bn.
“This is a big moment for our company and for the Las Vegas Strip. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has already established itself as one of the Strip’s premier resorts with an iconic brand, well-curated experiences and a loyal customer base. We couldn’t be more excited to bring them into our portfolio of world-class operations,” said MGM Resorts CEO and President, Bill Hornbuckle.
“We’re thrilled to have the CoStars from The Cosmopolitan joining the MGM Resorts family. We look forward to improving upon The Cosmopolitan’s already strong results by offering their customers access to the extensive and exclusive amenities and other benefits only MGM Resorts can provide.”
In the trailing 12 months ended 31 March 2022, The Cosmopolitan generated $1.1bn of net revenue and $416m of adjusted EBITDAR.
US – GLI has promoted two leaders in its Engineering and Client Solutions departments. Malvina Mikaelian has been promoted to Director of Engineering, and Kelly Myers has been promoted to Manager of Client Solutions. Mikaelian has been with GLI for more than 20 years, starting with the company as it opened its lab in South Africa. Myers joined GLI’s tribal and
government client services team as a client services representative in 2021, previously serving as compliance and licensing manager for the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission.
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