owing the islands\u2019 government over US$9 million in taxes<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe statement said: \u201cThe CCC and its administration will remain committed to monitoring gaming operations within the territory and, when required, issuing such orders to maintain a safe and fair environment for operators, their staff, contracted vendors and the CNMI population as a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The CCC has noted that this may, at times, require extraordinary measures to ensure a safe and sustainable operating environment. These types of measures are required and will be non-negotiable to ensure the development of a fair and sustainable gaming industry within the CNMI.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The comission’s chairman Edward C. DeLeon Guerrero added: \u201cThe Commonwealth Casino Commission of Saipan will remain committed to ensuring all casino gaming operations in Saipan comply with both local and federally mandated regulations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The CCC\u2019s operation includes monitoring of all gaming facilities, including twenty-four seven surveillance operations at our only casino operation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to DeLeon Guerrero, the CCC would not be unfairly partial toward any particular operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement concluded: \u201cAll terms of the Casino License Agreement were developed and are amended only by the CNMI Lottery Commission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The CCC has no authority to issue an exclusive casino license, and the license can only be suspended or revoked upon finding clear and convincing evidence during a hearing\u2026 by unanimous vote of the CCC.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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