Vegas' Resorts World appoints inaugural Chief Compliance Officer following unlawful gambling fiasco.
Updated on: April 22, 2025, 03:25h.
Last modified on: April 22, 2025, 03:25h.
Meet Jennifer Roberts - The Watchdog of Resorts World Las Vegas
After the mud-slinging scandal involving illegal bookmakers at Resorts World Las Vegas, causing millions in gaming fines for both the casino and MGM Resorts, they've enlisted a seasoned compliance pro to keep a leash on things.
Enter Jennifer Roberts, the newly appointed chief compliance officer at Resorts World Las Vegas. Her job? Making sure no lowlife bookies end up under the casino's roof, costing million-dollar fines and tarnishing the casino's reputation.
Roberts' resume boasts over 20 years of gaming law experience. She's previously served as Vice President and General Counsel at WynnBET and founded Roberts Gaming Law. Not only that, she's taught at UNLV's law school and even served as its International Center for Gaming Regulation's Associate Director and interim Executive Director.1
In her new role, Roberts will oversee the casino's compliance efforts, handling regulatory affairs, licensing matters, crafting anti-money laundering policies, and promoting responsible gaming practices.3 This appointment comes with Resorts World agreeing to up its AML game and overhaul its compliance program, as part of a $10.5 million settlement with Nevada gaming regulators.1
With Roberts onboard, Resorts World can clean up its act and avoid future scandals. Let's hope she brings the hammer down on the shady characters and keeps the casino running smoothly.
- In the aftermath of the illegal bookmakers scandal at Resorts World Las Vegas, leading to hefty gambling fines for both the casino and MGM Resorts, they've appointed a seasoned compliance officer to maintain control.
- Jennifer Roberts, the newly designated chief compliance officer at Resorts World Las Vegas, is tasked with preventing unsavory characters, like the bookies that caused the past controversy, from entering the casino.
- Roberts, with over 20 years of gaming law experience, has served as Vice President and General Counsel at WynnBET and founded Roberts Gaming Law. She has also taught at UNLV's law school and worked as its International Center for Gaming Regulation's Associate Director and interim Executive Director.
- As the chief compliance officer, Roberts will be responsible for overseeing the casino's compliance efforts, managing regulatory affairs, dealing with licensing matters, and creating anti-money laundering policies. She will also promote responsible gaming practices.
- This appointment follows Resorts World agreeing to bolster its anti-money laundering (AML) measures and rework its compliance program as part of a $10.5 million settlement with Nevada gaming regulators.
- Connect with Jennifer Roberts on LinkedIn to stay updated on her role and the casino's efforts to maintain a safe, compliant environment for casino-and-gambling enthusiasts, including casino-games offerings in Las Vegas.
