Industry
December 23, 2022
Nevada Updates Gambling Regulations to Prevent Cyber Attacks
The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously voted in favor of implementing updated cybersecurity regulations. The state’s casinos will need to introduce tighter control over their online operations to better protect against leaks of sensitive information such as client data. Industry representatives supported the changes, with most high-profile brands already featuring adequate data breach safeguards. Online Security […]
Industry
October 11, 2021
Nevada Gaming Commission Has Its First Female Chair
On Friday, Nevada Senator Ben Kieckhefer and former Judge Jennifer Togliatti were appointed to the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) by Governor Steve Sisolak. With this move, the gambling authority’s regulatory panel of five members will have its first female chair. Togliatti Becomes The First Female Chair in the Commission’s 62-Year History Togliatti, who retired in […]
Industry
September 24, 2021
The Nevada Gaming Commission Bids Farewell to its Chair and to Dubai World
Thursday was the D-Day for Dubai World, as the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has signed off on Dubai World’s exit. Dubai World, a Dubai investment arm in the UAE, had a 14-year partnership with MGM Resorts International in developing Las Vegas’ own CityCenter. Chairman John Moran also said goodbye to the Commission who has been […]
Industry
June 2, 2021
Nevada Gaming Regulators to Establish Online Gaming Self-exclusion List
In what could almost be guaranteed as a sign that changes to Nevada’s gambling industry are coming, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has just taken action to establish a self-exclusion list for iGaming operators. Currently, poker is the only online game in town, but it hasn’t been successful because players still have to register in […]
Legal
September 23, 2020
Boyd’s Fremont Casino in Vegas Faces Regulatory Trouble Over Arrested Customer
Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Casino is facing a four-count complaint from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGBC) for a patron incident in November. The regulator filed September 16 through the Attorney General’s Office a complaint against Boyd Gaming Corp, alleging unsuitable operations and violations of Regulation 5, damaging the state’s reputation. Acting Without Verifying Just […]
Casino
June 26, 2020
More Cashless Gaming Options Considered by Nevada’s Gaming Commission
Casinos in Nevada may see more cashless options which the Gaming Commission is currently considering. Some Silver State operators have already prepared cashless software solutions. More Cashless Options May Be Implemented for Nevada’s Casinos in the near Future Nevada casinos may see more cashless payment options in the near future. The Nevada Gaming Commission is […]
Casino
May 9, 2020
Nevada’s Casinos Prepare to Reopen, Following Guidelines Released from Gaming Commission
Nevada prepares to open its casinos following new guidelines released by the NGCB. The announcement has sparked a debate about smoking in casinos and problem gambling. Guidelines for Reopening of Casinos Released by the Gaming Commission Thursday, May 7, the Nevada Gaming Commission Board (NGCB) announced the approval of guidelines for the reopening of state […]