LAS VEGAS – The new CEO of Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts says he was not aware of any of the sexual misconduct accusations against casino mogul Steve Wynn before they surfaced last month.

Matt Maddox, who was appointed CEO on February 6 after Wynn resigned, added in an interview that people should “hold off making any judgment until the investigations into the accusations are complete.”

Wynn Resorts is facing scrutiny by gambling regulators in Nevada and Massachusetts, where the company is building a US$2.4 billion casino just outside Boston. Regulators in Macau are also inquiring about the accusations.

Steve Wynn has vehemently denied the misconduct accusations and attributed them to a campaign led by his ex-wife. An attorney for Elaine Wynn has denied that she instigated the news report.

Wynn Resorts’ new CEO Matt Maddox speaks during an interview at Wynn Las Vegas on Monday. – AP