The Nevada Regulatory Overview gives an up to date, comprehensive analysis of the key provisions of the Nevada Gaming Control Act, the primary legislative instrument which governs perhaps the most significant gaming jurisdiction in the world.  

The examines key areas such as foreign gaming, interactive gaming, player protection and taxation.

Being an area of such significance, many other jurisdictions have attempted to emulate Nevada’s regulatory and legislative structure in relation to gaming, thus this report is essential for any operator, manufacturer, lawyer, or regulator seeking knowledge about licensing in Nevada. It is also a useful reference for those licensed within the jurisdiction.

Bundled with the optional extras of practical guides in relation to licensing, obtaining approval for new gaming devices and obtaining approval for new associated equipment and updated regularly, this report is indispensable for those with interest in Nevada’s gaming industry.      
Table of Contents

1. Background

1.1 Types of Gaming
1.2 The Historical Development Of The Gaming Industry In Nevada.

2. Regulatory Environment
2.1 The definition of Gaming
2.2 Public Policy on Gaming in Nevada
2.3 The Bodies responsible for the Control, Licensure and Regulation of Gaming
2.4 Powers and duties of Board and Commission

2.5 The Divisions within the Nevada State Gaming Control Board
2.5.1 The Investigations Division
2.5.2 Corporate Securities Division
2.5.3 Technology Division
2.5.4 Audit Division
2.5.5 Tax and License Division
2.5.6 Enforcement Division
2.5.7Administration Division

2.6 Regulation of Persons involved in Gaming
2.6.1 License generally required
2.6.2 County with less than 100,000 people – must be resort hotel
2.6.3 Establishments having less than 15 machines – Restricted Gaming License
2.6.4 License required where equipment, services or property delivered where payment is gaming revenue
2.6.5 Machines in a public transport facility
2.6.6 Persons having significant Influence
2.6.7 Persons denied, found unsuitable, or had suitability revoked
2.6.8 Persons associated with the licensee
2.6.9 Persons Providing Transmissions Of Live Broadcasts
2.6.10 Persons Conducting Certain Tournaments Or Contests
2.6.11 Qualifications for a License or finding of Suitability 463.170
2.6.12 Restrictions on Denied or Unsuitable Persons
2.6.13 Government body leasing portion of public transportation facility for slot machines
2.6.14 County Licenses, Municipal Licenses and State Licenses
2.6.15 State Gaming Licences – Application, Investigation, Issue
2.6.16 County License
2.6.17 Can a single establishment contain more than one licensed operation?
2.6.18 The License must be posted
2.6.19 Renewals (463.270)
2.6.20 Transfer of ownership and moving location
2.6.21 Approval of gaming devices, mobile gaming system, or inter casino linked systems
2.6.22 Availability of inter-casino linked system for certain non-restricted licensees

2.7 Non Restricted Gaming Licenses In Certain Counties
2.7.1 The Las Vegas Boulevard gaming corridor
2.7.2 Clark County Gaming zone
2.7.3 Gaming Enterprise districts

2.8 Licensing And Regulation Of Certain Manufacturers, Sellers And Distributors
2.8.1 Licence required except in certain circumstances
2.8.2 The fees for licenses
2.8.3 Licensing for a manufacturer or distributor of Associated Equipment.
2.8.4 Right to Inspection

2.9 Foreign Gaming

2.10 The Nevada Racing Act - Chapter 466
2.10.1 License Required for Racing and Pari-mutuel Racing
2.10.2 Dog Racing Prohibited
2.10.3 Horseracing
2.10.4 Pari-mutuel wagering
2.10.5 Limitations
2.10.6 License fees for horse-races
2.10.7 Tax on conducting racing with pari-mutuel wagering

2.11 Internet Gaming
2.11.1 Internet Gaming Prohibitions & Restrictions
2.11.2 Chapter 465 relating to the legality of interactive gaming
2.11.3 Why haven’t Nevada issued any licenses?

2.12 Mobile Gaming

2.13 Charitable Gaming
2.13.1 Charitable Lotteries
2.13.2 Charitible Bingo

3. Taxation
3.1 Tax on gross revenues
3.2 Tax and fees on slot machines
3.3 Annual fees for table games
3.4 Quarterly fees for table games
4. Problem Gambling

5. Legislation

6. Licensing Guides
6.1 A Practical Guide To Obtaining A Nevada Gaming License
6.2 A Practical Guide to Obtaining Approval for New Gaming Devices In Nevada
6.3 A Practical Guide To The Approval Process For The Implementation Of New Associated Equipment in Nevada

7. Recent Developments
7.1 Recent changes to the Gaming Control Act
7.2 Changes to the game approval process
7.3 Nevada edging closer to Internet gaming?
7.4 Nevada investigating telephone betting in Macau’s casinos pursuant to foreign gaming powers
7.5 New Standards Announced
7.6 Harrah secures Nevada's Approval for Private Equity Buyout
7.7 Recent Taxation Proposals
7.8 Online Gambling Habits Study

8. Regulator Details and Other Sources

9. Key Company Details

10. Endnotes