Stephen Crystal
American gambling industry businessman
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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.