Resorts World faces potential hefty fines in suspected money laundering investigation • Nevada Current

Three gamblers are currently under federal investigation for their ties to illegal sports betting rings that allegedly laundered money through Las Vegas casinos, with sources revealing that they lost nearly $24 million at Resorts World alone since the casino opened less than three years ago. The investigation is being conducted by federal authorities from California, and the Nevada Gaming Control Board has also initiated a related probe involving a number of casinos.
Damien LeForbes, one of the gamblers under investigation, racked up $12.3 million in losses at Resorts World during close to four dozen trips. Another gambler, Ryan Boyajian, lost $3.7 million at the casino during 21 trips. Both gamblers have not been charged with any crimes, but are facing scrutiny from authorities.
Matt Bowyer, an admitted illegal bookie, has also been linked to the investigation, making 32 trips to Resorts World and losing $7.9 million between 2022 and 2023. Some of the money he received from another individual involved in the illegal sports betting ring was sent to Boyajian.
The investigation has widened to include other resorts and alleged illegal bookmakers, with a dozen individuals already charged or entering plea agreements in connection with the case. The scandal has also implicated former MGM Grand and Resorts World president Scott Sibella, who was recently sentenced to probation and a fine for failing to file a suspicious transaction report for a cash payment from an illegal bookmaker. Resorts World has not been charged with any wrongdoing, but is cooperating with investigators.

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