Three gamblers under federal investigation for their ties to illegal sports betting rings that allegedly laundered money through Las Vegas casinos lost just under $24 million at Resorts World alone since the casino opened less than three years ago, according to sources who asked not to be identified in order to provide confidential gambler information. 

The revelation could prove costly for Resorts World, which is being investigated by federal authorities from California, as first reported last year by the Current. Corporate fines are often levied by federal authorities as a means of divesting companies of ill-gotten gains. 

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has recently initiated a related probe involving a number of casinos, according to individuals who have been interviewed. 

Resorts World has not been charged with wrongdoing. General Counsel Gerald Gardner and a public relations firm hired by the company declined to speak on the record, other than to say the company is cooperating with investigators.  

Damien LeForbes, who is being investigated by federal authorities in connection with illegal sports betting, racked up $12.3 million in losses during close to four dozen trips to Resorts World, according to sources.

A casino record obtained by the Current reveals Resorts World turned over a bad check for $2.5 million from LeForbes to the Clark County District Attorney for prosecution, however, no case has been filed against the gambler. His Las Vegas attorney, David Chesnoff, declined to comment. District Attorney Steve Wolfson did not respond to requests for comment. 

LeForbes also owes $1 million to the Venetian, according to a source at that casino. That marker has also been sent to the District Attorney, according to the source, however no case has been filed. 

The gambler declined to comment on the record when contacted by phone Monday.

Ryan Boyajian, a regular on the Real Housewives of Orange County and associate of admitted illegal bookie Matt Bowyer, lost $3.7 million at Resorts World tables during 21 trips.

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