Gaming authorities in the Northern Marianas are threatening to cancel the licence of the territory's only operating casino on the island of Tinian.
Dynasty casino, Tinian, CNMI. Photo: RNZ / Mark Rabago
The Tinian Casino Gaming Control Commission says the new owners of Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino have not completed the application process and refused to co-operate.
The casino is owned by Hong Kong Entertainment (Overseas) Investments Ltd, and majority shareholder, Mega Stars Overseas Ltd.
The Commission's executive director Lucia Blanco-Maratita says it has no choice but to deny the owners' suitability application.
She says due to Tinian Dynasty's various violations a complaint has been filed in court and a hearing is due to be held next month.
The casino owners were earlier fined 75 million US dollars for violating the Bank Secrecy Act.