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The article discusses revenue generated by businesses along the stretch of land known as the Las Vegas, Nevada, Strip, investor interest in Las Vegas, and the economic significance of plans for the sale of a plot of land on the Strip known as Project Jackpot. According to the article, the Project Jackpot site is owned by the firm Spectrum Group Management LLC. The article also discusses Las Vegas casino projects headed by companies such as the Genting Group and Crown Resorts Ltd.

The article discusses concerns among U.S. officials about money laundering and organized crime prompted by efforts of the Las Vegas, Nevada casino industry to attract gamblers from China who bet large sums. To circumvent a $50,000 limit on how much money the Chinese government lets its citizens take abroad each year, gamblers often obtain funds from tour operators based in Macau, China, some of whom are suspected of wrongdoing. INSET: Triad Story: Connection Seen to Las Vegas Operators.

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 presents information about Chinese gangs called triads, which are believed to have ties to tour operators known as junkets that provide funding for large Chinese gamblers at casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.