Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval to its executive board.
Monday’s announcement comes as the Genting Holdings-owned firm attempts to address “prior organizational missteps that have negatively impacted the property,” as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
to rebuild its credibility after compliance failings
Genting is going all-out to rebuild its credibility after a series of high-profile compliance failings, as well as the negative press it received from firing former CEO, Scott Sibella.
Genting’s appointment of Sandoval, 61, to its Las Vegas flagship property follows the hiring of Alex Dixon as the Strip casino’s CEO. Sandoval is the fifth board member addition since December.
Sandoval’s knowledge of the Nevada gaming industry and political ties may prove invaluable in Resorts World’s conflict with the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
The NGCB in August issued a 12-count complaint against the Vegas casino, listing a host of alleged anti-money laundering compliance failures. While the NGCB extended the casino’s deadline to respond to its complaint to December 9, there has been no news of the Board’s response.
Sandoval’s resume, which includes two terms as Nevada Governor and chairing the Nevada Gaming Commission: “will bring invaluable expertise to the organization,” the Genting parent stated in a news release.