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Scott Sibella, former President of Resorts World Las Vegas, addressed the Nevada Gaming Commission’s decision to revoke his gaming license on December 19. This ruling came after Sibella reached a tentative agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board on December 13. During the hearing, Sibella expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share his perspective. “I want to thank the commission for giving me this opportunity to speak,” he said. Highlighting his role in addressing questionable activities, he added, “You don’t have to take my word for it. You only need to look and see that since the investigation into these issues, MGM Resorts eighty-sixed many bookmakers that had been gambling in its casinos — and some of them for over 20 years.” A Career Under Scrutiny Sibella faced allegations related to violations during his tenure as President and COO of MGM Grand Las Vegas, where he served for eight years. He claimed these issues stemmed from subordinates failing to file a suspicious activity report after bookmaker Wayne Nix paid a $120,000 casino marker in cash. After leaving MGM Grand in 2019, Sibella joined Resorts World Las Vegas to oversee its launch on the Strip in 2021. However, his time there ended abruptly in September 2023, with Resorts World citing violations of company policies. Under Nevada law, Sibella can reapply for a gaming license after December 27, 2028, five years after federal authorities filed Nix’s plea agreement. Reflecting on his situation, Sibella shared his intention to turn the page. “After today’s hearing I can now begin to get closure. Of course, I will live with this for the rest of my life, but after today there will be no more courts, hearings, meetings, attorneys or judges. I can now move on and enter the next chapter of my life,” he said. Resorts World Las Vegas has since announced that former MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren will lead its newly formed Board of Directors.

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Scott Sibella Breaks Silence on Nevada Gaming Commission Ruling