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Massachusetts officials should yank Wynn Boston Harbor's gambling license, Democratic candidate for
Massachusetts officials should yank Wynn Boston Harbor's gambling license, Democratic candidate for governor Jay Gonzalez saysThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission should revoke Wynn Boston Harbor's license to operate a casino after a $7.5 million settlement was concealed from the regulatory agency, a Democratic candidate for governor said Thursday.
Jay Gonzalez, one of three Democrats hoping to challenge Republican Gov. Charlie Baker in the race for governor later this year, said that sexual misconduct allegations against CEO Steve Wynn aside, his company covered up a $7.5 million settlement with a Wynn Las Vegas manicurist who alleged he pressured her into sex.
"It is now clear that while applying for the one license to operate a casino in the Boston area, the Wynn corporation deliberately withheld information relevant to its suitability, including the existence of a $7.5 million payoff to silence a sexual assault victim," Gonzalez said in a statement.
"Even without Steve Wynn involved, the Wynn corporation's conduct is disqualifying and its license should be revoked," he added.
Read more: http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/massachusetts_officials_should.html#incart_river_index