As the “Me Too” movement sweeps the nation, the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace has been put in the spotlight. And with the highly publicized situation involving casino mogul Steve Wynn, that spotlight is being...more
On March 5, 2018, Nevada’s Gaming Policy Committee convened briefly to pass a resolution that provides clarity for Nevada gaming licensees regarding the interactions they may and may not have with the state-legal marijuana...more
How far do Nevada’s casinos need to go to police marijuana use by their customers? Can a casino resort allow a marijuana industry conference to utilize its convention facilities? What practices do casinos need to follow...more
12/7/2017
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Gambling ,
Gaming ,
Gaming Control Boards ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Retail Market ,
Risk Management
Recreational Pot Comes to Nevada... But Why Are The Shelves Empty?
On July 1, 2017, Nevada became the fifth state in the United States to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana. The epicenter of “what happens here,...more
7/17/2017
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
Gambling ,
Gaming ,
Gaming Control Boards ,
Licensing Rules ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
New Legislation ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Retail Market
Perhaps the hottest topic in gaming today is the growth of professional esports. Esports are – essentially – professional video game tournaments and contests. Audiences for such tournaments have been filling stadiums in Asia...more
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) has finalized its changes to the state’s Live Entertainment Tax (LET) assessed on gaming licensees, as mandated by the Nevada Legislature. (We originally reported on the Legislature’s...more
Landlords, Beware! Medical Marijuana And Gaming: How Close Is Too Close?
On June 12, 2013, Nevada became the 14th state to legalize medical marijuana businesses. Suddenly, the country’s oldest gaming jurisdiction was...more
To raise revenue and address its struggling K–12 education system, Nevada legislators made several major changes to the state’s tax structure in 2015. These include introduction of the Commerce Tax, which is a gross revenue...more
Procedural and Administrative Changes and Clarifications -
AB40 -
A key administrative change effected by AB40 is to change the name of the “State Gaming Control Board” to the “Nevada Gaming Control Board.”...more
7/24/2015
/ Breweries ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Gaming ,
Gaming Control Boards ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Licensing Rules ,
Live Entertainment Tax ,
NASCAR ,
Open Meetings Act ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Sports
Now that the dust has settled on the 2015 Nevada legislative session, we find the gaming landscape has been altered in some pretty interesting ways. There are a few bills that will allow Nevada gaming licensees to explore a...more
Associated equipment manufacturers (“AEMs”) who do business in Nevada are soon going to be subject to a whole new level of gaming licensure requirements. Thanks to the recent passage of Nevada Senate Bill 38, the Nevada...more
Extending the Reach of Nevada’s Gaming Regulation: SB38, SB40 and SB409 -
SB38 -
Senate Bill 38 extends the reach of the Board to a new category of licensees, to nightclubs and day clubs that are located on the...more
7/13/2015
/ Credit Reporting Agencies ,
Credit Reports ,
Gaming ,
Gaming Commissions ,
Gaming Control Boards ,
Gaming Equipment ,
Hybrid Games ,
Licensing Rules ,
Live Entertainment Tax ,
Manufacturers ,
New Legislation ,
Nightclubs ,
Open Meetings Act ,
Proposed Regulation
In the current legislative session in Nevada, a bill sponsored by the Nevada State Gaming Control Board has been amended to promote the regulation of nightclubs and nightclub employees that operate on a gaming premise. In...more
BEYOND THE SLOT MACHINE: NEW BILL DIRECTS NEVADA’S GAMING REGULATORS TO CRAFT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW “HYBRID” GAMES -
Nevada is the world’s preeminent gaming destination. Not by chance, but by being a leader in...more
5/27/2015
/ Background Checks ,
Bill C-290 ,
Canada ,
Criminal Code ,
Gaming ,
Gaming Control Boards ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hybrid Games ,
Lottery ,
Pending Legislation ,
Slot Machines ,
Sports Betting