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The article discusses casino company Caesars Entertainment Corp.'s decision to put up for sale a golf course in Macau, China that it had bought in 2007 with the intention of building a casino on it. Caesars chief executive Gary Loveman said Macau officials have indicated they will grant no more casino licenses to U.S. companies. Caesars' U.S.-based rivals Wynn Resorts Ltd., Las Vegas Sands Corp., and MGM Resorts International all have licenses to operate casinos in Macau.

The article looks at conflict between the casino development firm Wynn Resorts Ltd., owned by Steve Wynn, and its business partner, Japanese tycoon Kazuo Okada. Okada is accused of making improper payments to gambling regulators in the Philippines, according to a private investigator's testimony. Wynn emailed Okada to terminate the partnership and to say that Wynn Resorts would buy out his 20 percent stake in the partnership at a discount. Okada's plan to sue Wynn Resorts in response is noted.

The article examines a civil complaint in Nevada filed by financier Kazuo Okada against the gambling industry company Wynn Resorts Ltd. It is noted Okada is a director of that corporation and its largest individual stockholder. Okada's allegation that company founder Steve Wynn prevented him from seeing its financial records relating to its operations in Macau, China is discussed.

The article discusses a decision by the board of directors of casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. not to renominate for another term as director Elaine Wynn, the former wife of company chief executive Steve Wynn.

The article discusses the political maneuverings surrounding the May 2012 decision by the Macau, China government to grant casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. land rights for the construction of a multi-billion dollar casino resort, and it also provides a map of Macau, China which shows the location of several casinos, including the Las Vegas Sands. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly looking into Wynn Resorts' Chairman Steve Wynn and his business dealings in Macau, China.

The article discusses a lawsuit filed on March 12, 2012, in a U.S. district court in Nevada by U.S. casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. co-founder Kazuo Okada against Wynn Resorts co-founder Steve Wynn.

The article reports that shares of casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. rose sharply on March 2, 2012 after a law firm working for Wynn filed a document with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that erroneously claimed Wynn had been granted approval to construct a new casino in Macau, China.

The article discusses a dispute between casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. and ousted billionaire shareholder Kazuo Okada over a pledge by Wynn to donate $135 million to a foundation that provides support to the University of Macau in Macau, China, with Okada questioning the propriety of the gift.

The article discusses casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd.'s decision to forcibly buy out gambling magnate Kazuo Okada's 20% stake in the company, with details presented about allegations Wynn has made against Kazuo, Wynn's rationale for buying him out, and Okada's likely legal response.

The article discusses a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inquiry concerning Wynn Resorts Ltd. that was initiated in February 2012.

The article discusses a dispute between U.S. casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd. co-founders Steve Wynn and Kazuo Okada in 2012. The article states allegations were made by Wynn and Okada that the other violated several U.S. federal corruption laws. The article states that should those allegations be proven true, the gambling businesses of Wynn and Okada could be jeopardized. The article also discusses past legal and regulatory difficulties experienced by Wynn and Okada.