Resorts World casino-hotel has recently said goodbye to two key employees who have been integral to the property since its grand opening in 2021. Doni Taube, a senior executive, and Richard Corbett, the sportsbook director, are no longer part of the Resorts World Las Vegas team, according to inside sources who wish to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the situation. The reasons for their departures remain shrouded in mystery.
Despite attempts to reach out to Taube, he has not responded to any communication. On the other hand, Corbett has declined to confirm his current employment status via text message. When questioned about the situation, Resorts World chose not to provide any comment on the internal personnel developments.
These recent developments come at a time when Nevada gaming regulators are looking into potential disciplinary action against Resorts World for various alleged violations related to anti-money laundering practices and allowing individuals to gamble who may not have been eligible to do so. These actions are said to be in relation to Genting Berhad, the Malaysian-based company that operates Resorts World.
Taube had held a number of roles at Resorts World, such as vice president of international marketing and senior vice president of business development. Prior to the removal of his LinkedIn profile, it was apparent that Taube’s association with Genting extends back to before the establishment of Resorts World Las Vegas.
Corbett, who had been overseeing the race and sports operations at the casino since its inception in June 2021, previously managed the sportsbooks at the Luxor and Excalibur casinos.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board lodged a complaint against Resorts World and Genting that includes 12 allegations. The complaint alleges that executives at Resorts World fostered an environment where individuals connected to illegal bookmaking and organized crime were allowed to gamble without proper oversight.
One particular focus of the regulatory complaint is the case of Mathew Bowyer, a convicted illegal bookmaker from Southern California, who was permitted to gamble at the casino without adequate verification of his funds. This incident involving Bowyer, who had facilitated significant bets from Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani, has attracted attention from gaming authorities.
Scott Sibella, who served as president and chief operating officer of the casino from pre-opening in 2019 until September 2023, recently pleaded guilty to violating a provision of the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act in relation to another convicted illegal bookmaker, Wayne Nix, during his tenure at MGM Grand.
Reports suggest that Nevada gaming regulators are actively looking into Sibella’s case, although specific details of the investigation have not been disclosed publicly. For further inquiries, David Danzis can be reached at ddanzis@reviewjournal.com or (702) 383-0378. Follow AC2Vegas_Danzis on X for the latest updates.