Damien Leforbes, a professional poker player, has had his sentencing related to the Resorts World investigation pushed back to December 10. This adjustment follows a brief court session on October 15, where US District Judge Monica Ramirez Almadani rescheduled the date nearly two months later.
Leforbes was involved in a money laundering case tied to his gambling activities at Resorts World Las Vegas. He previously reached an agreement with the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, where prosecutors suggested a probationary sentence. Under this proposed agreement, Leforbes would not face any prison time, instead serving the first four months of his sentence in home confinement. However, Judge Almadani sought more details before making a decision on this probationary option.
The court filings indicate that between the time frame ending in December 2023, Leforbes incurred losses exceeding $10 million at Resorts World Las Vegas. He pleaded guilty in August 2024 to charges of money laundering and operating an illegal gambling business.
Leforbes’ earlier sentencing was meant to occur last week, as he awaited to discover his consequences for actions that included placing substantial bets at the casino. A spokesperson for the US Attorney’s Office confirmed the new sentencing date but did not provide details on why the hearing was postponed.
The nature of gambling at Resorts World Las Vegas is substantial. While both Leforbes and Matt Bowyer, another individual linked to the investigation, faced scrutiny in a Nevada regulatory complaint from 2025, their activities appeared separate. Resorts World recently agreed to a $10.5 million settlement regarding anti-money laundering deficiencies but did not admit to any wrongdoing. This settlement was sanctioned by the Nevada Gaming Commission in March 2025.
Bowyer, who was sentenced to about 12 months in prison in August 2025, reported significant losses while gambling at the casino. Court documents showed that he visited the venue around 80 times, racking up losses close to $7.9 million during his visits. Throughout his gambling activities, Bowyer enjoyed luxury accommodations and promotional offers. In contrast, Leforbes reportedly bet at least $148 million over an 11-month period, resulting in about $12 million in losses.
In the first week of October, Leforbes attended a hearing at the Ronald Reagan Federal Building, where attorneys highlighted the differences in scale between his gambling operation and Bowyer’s. At his peak, Bowyer managed over 700 clients in his betting enterprise. This scale prompted extensive transactions, whereas details on Leforbes’ operations remain less clear.
Judge Almadani has also mandated that a report be prepared regarding the terms applicable to Leforbes should she consider a probationary sentence. The document is due by the end of November. Since 2025, the Nevada Gaming Commission has imposed around $34 million in penalties against various casinos for anti-money laundering violations linked to Bowyer’s case.
Leforbes’ sentencing has already been delayed multiple times since January 2025, illustrating the complexities surrounding his case. Attorney Richard Schonfeld, who also has connections to the Nevada Gaming Commission, has not yet commented on the latest developments, including his recusal during a recent penalty session involving The Venetian due to a potential conflict of interest.
