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IPI’s Browne says he’ll risk jail to put employees first

Imperial Pacific International CEO says that he is being used as a pawn to satisfy the demands of “millionaire” plaintiff lawyers and he is willing to risk jail to pay employees first. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Casino Commission says it is looking into IPI’s failure to pay its employees and the Department of Public Works says it still doesn’t have all the documents it needs to authorize IPI to resume casino hotel construction.

Felix Ng Felix NgNovember 20, 2020 · 1 min read
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Imperial Pacific International CEO says that he is being used as a pawn to satisfy the demands of “millionaire” plaintiff lawyers and he is willing to risk jail to pay employees first. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Casino Commission says it is looking into IPI’s failure to pay its employees and the Department of Public Works says it still doesn’t have all the documents it needs to authorize IPI to resume casino hotel construction.

‘That’s a chance I’ll take’ (Saipan Tribune)

Casino commission looks into IPI’s extended payroll delay (Marianas Variety)

IPI submits engineers list but construction work still suspended (Marianas Variety)

Felix Ng
Written by Felix Ng Felix is the Asia Editor and Events Director of the Asia Gaming Brief. He has over a decade of experience developing conferences for industries including gaming, telecoms, investment, biotechnology, and mining. Felix covers gaming technology and innovation and is passionate about developing engaging and eye-catching content for the industry. More from Felix Ng →