LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A pattern of systematic negligence led to an illegal bookmaker operating inside of Caesars Entertainment casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.

On Thursday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board approved a $7.8 million settlement with the company over incidents involving illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer. You may remember this is the same illegal bookmaker tied to investigations that led to Resorts World receiving a $10.5 million fine, which is the second largest in Nevada gaming history, and MGM Resorts receiving an $8.5 million fine .

Federal investigators found that Bowyer operated an unlicensed and illegal bookmaking business. Investigators also found that Bowyer employed agents and sub-agents, including casino hosts, who worked for his illegal gambling business and were paid

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