The sale of the Cosmopolitan Casino in Las Vegas is moving forward, following the Nevada Gaming Control Board unanimously approving the transfer of interest and licensing to MGM. Now, the state Gaming Commission will weigh in on a final approval on May 19th. The Cosmopolitan Casino, in a prime location on the Las Vegas Strip, opened its doors in December of 2010. It was built for $3.9 billion, and now MGM will purchase the operations of the property for $1.6 billion.It sits beside the popular CityCenter complex and the Bellagio casino, both owned by MGM Resorts. Despite the positive move…

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