Stephen Crystal
Stephen Alan Crystal is an American former legislator[1], lawyer[2] and a personality in the international gambling industry. In 2004, he co-founded Barrick Gaming Corporation, acquiring properties in Las Vegas, predominantly on Fremont Street, including the Gold Spike, Plaza, Las Vegas Club, The Western along with the Golden Nugget Laughlin.[3] Since 2005 he has also served in many roles, such as president of Symplify,[4][5] TableMAX Gaming Inc,[6] partner of the MASL[7] and as an advisory board member of Play Globally.[8][9] He is active as an ambassador for several platforms, businesses, organisations, in Esports[10] and betting.[11]
Crystal is known for his involvement with indigenous communities,[12] helping American Indians to establish Native American gaming businesses. He currently resides in Las Vegas.
References
[edit]- ↑ Benston, Liz (2002-12-09). "Downtown casinos sold". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ "pact_8k-030308.htm". www.sec.gov. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ↑ "Barrick Gaming Corp says that it is buying Nevada casino, Golden Nugget Laughlin, for $31 million". New York Times. November 11, 2004.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Robert, Collins (October 19, 2022). "Stephen Crystal named as Symplify US President". Gaming America.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Symplify US Names Stephen A. Crystal as President". Indian Gaming. October 26, 2022.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Roger, Gros (April 6, 2008). "Interview with Steve Crystal, President, TableMAX". GGB Magazine.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "MASL AND SCCG MANAGEMENT PARTNER ON SPORTS BETTING". Major Arena Soccer League. October 5, 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Conor, Porter (May 23, 2022). "Stephen Crystal joins Play Globally's advisory board". SBC Americas.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Miller, George (May 20, 2022). "Play Globally Inc. Welcomes Stephen Crystal to its Advisory Board and Partners with SCCG Management". Gaming Americas.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "ICE brands prepares for 'deep dive' inte eSports, with appointment of Stephen Crystal as Ambassador". January 16, 2020.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "SCCG Management to Support Play Caller Sports' Launch". SCCG Management to Support Play Caller Sports’ Launch. September 28, 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Sports Betting in a New Era: Stephen Crystal". Indian Gaming magazine. October 4, 2020. p. 1.
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