Macau gaming watchdog ‘concerned’ over sexual misconduct allegations facing casino mogul Steve Wynn
Authorities warn that rules governing eligibility to run a casino in city will be strictly enforced, as gaming licences come under microscope
Gaming regulators in Macau have expressed concern over sexual misconduct allegations facing US casino mogul Steve Wynn and warned that rules governing eligibility to operate a casino in the city would be strictly enforced.
The intervention by Macau – where Wynn’s global operation makes most of its money – is the first by gaming watchdogs in the city since accusations of sexual misconduct emerged in the United States late last week.
It comes as the process to renew highly lucrative casino operating licences in the world’s richest gaming destination enters a crucial phase.
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Now the fallout has reached Macau, where officials from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau met with Wynn Macau management on Monday before issuing a statement expressing concern.
“The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau expresses concerns over reports some days ago that Steve Wynn, chairman and chief executive of Wynn Resorts (Macau) might have been involved in inappropriate behaviours in the US. The bureau had a meeting with the Wynn Resorts (Macau) management today to learn more about this,” the statement said.