{"id":5279,"date":"2018-04-27T18:45:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-27T18:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=5279"},"modified":"2018-04-29T17:10:43","modified_gmt":"2018-04-29T17:10:43","slug":"there-wynn-goes-again-boston-harbor-property-rebrands-as-encore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/there-wynn-goes-again-boston-harbor-property-rebrands-as-encore\/","title":{"rendered":"There Wynn Goes Again: Boston Harbor Property Rebrands As Encore"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Friday, April 27, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission<\/strong>\u00a0(MGC) held an\u00a0adjudicatory hearing to consider \u201cSteve Wynn\u2019s status under Massachusetts law as a qualifier relative to Wynn Resorts and Wynn Massachusetts.\u201d<\/p>\n

The hearing comes on the heels of attorneys for Wynn Resorts asking that MGC remove former CEO Steve Wynn<\/strong><\/a> as a qualifier. A qualifier is an employee required to pass suitability reviews.<\/p>\n

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Wynn Resorts Ltd. and Wynn MA, LLC attorney Frank DiGiacamo presents the Commission with evidence about Steve Wynn’s change in qualifier status.<\/p>\n

View presentation: https:\/\/t.co\/bPIcj0tueR<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MA Gaming Commission (@MassGamingComm) April 27, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to the MGC:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose of the hearing today is to determine whether Stephen A. Wynn remains a qualifier under Massachusetts law relative to Wynn Resorts Limited, Wynn Massachusetts LLC, and all affiliates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis hearing will proceed as follows. First we will ask our legal counsel to discuss the law that governs the matter before us. Next, counsel for Wynn Resorts will be offered an opportunity to present evidence as to why it believes Mr. Wynn is no longer a qualifier.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the conclusion of this hearing, the Commission will adjourn the proceedings and gather privately with legal counsel to deliberate over this matter and reach a conclusion. A written opinion reflecting the decision will be issued shortly thereafter.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Overview of the hearing<\/span><\/h2>\n

The hearing went largely as expected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Representatives of Wynn Resorts and of Steve Wynn explained to the commissioners the ongoing steps they are taking to completely sever ties with one another. They also elaborated on what, if any, connections Wynn still has with the company.<\/p>\n

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MGC scrutinized everything from Steve Wynn\u2019s personal bank accounts to the ownership of the extensive art collection on display at Wynn properties.<\/p>\n

The presentation by Wynn Resorts also noted the significant changes to the company\u2019s board of directors, including the addition of three women:<\/p>\n