The settlement stems from violations uncovered during a regulatory investigation that followed federal actions against the Las Vegas Strip resort.
By Jack Found
Key points:
– Wynn Las Vegas faces a $5.5m settlement with Nevada regulators over money laundering violations discovered in 2024
– The company previously forfeited $130m to federal authorities and admitted to allowing unlicensed money transfers
– The settlement includes gaming licence conditions, remedial measures and enhanced anti-money laundering training requirements
Wynn Las Vegas has reached a proposed settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to pay a $5.5m fine over anti-money laundering (AML) violations identified during a 2024 federal investigation.
The agreement, which includes enhanced regulatory conditions and staff training requirements, is expected to be reviewed for final approval at the Nevada Gaming Commission’s meeting on 22 May.
The fine stems from Wynn Las Vegas’s admission that it facilitated unlicensed money transfers and allowed international customers to gamble with funds obtained through unregistered money transmitting services.
These activities, uncovered during a separate federal investigation by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California, violated the resort’s gaming licence conditions and AML protocols.
According to the NGCB, violations included proxy betting, unverified money transfers and failure to adequately enforce Wynn’s internal AML compliance procedures.
Wynn Las Vegas also forfeited $130m to federal authorities under a non-prosecution agreement reached in 2024.
Good to know: Despite the severity of the allegations, the NGCB noted that Wynn cooperated fully with state regulators and that remedial actions have already been initiated
The settlement includes mandatory remedial measures to improve employee awareness and strengthen internal controls for financial transactions.
This regulatory outcome follows a challenging first quarter for Wynn Resorts, which reported a 49.6% drop in net income year-on-year, alongside declines in Macau VIP revenue and more modest performance in Las Vegas and Boston.
However, ongoing investment in its UAE project and continued capital returns underscore the company’s long-term strategic direction.
