Inside Nevada Gaming Commission’s March meeting

Lea Hogg March 28, 2024

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Inside Nevada Gaming Commission’s March meeting

The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC), the regulatory body overseeing the state’s gaming industry, convened for a pivotal meeting. The meeting, held at the Nevada Gaming Control Board Offices, was presided over by Hon. Jennifer Togliatti (Ret.), Chair, and attended by members Rosa Solis-Rainey, Ogonna Brown, Hon. Brian Krolicki (Ret.), and George M. Markantonis.

The meeting began with a public comment period, a testament to the NGC’s commitment to transparency and public participation. Notably, comments were taken regarding an invitation to celebrate the historic Moulin Rouge agreement, a landmark event in the history of Las Vegas. Additional comments were taken from members of the Culinary and Bartenders Unions regarding Station Casinos, reflecting the ongoing dialogue between the gaming industry and its workforce.

The Commission approved the prior month’s disposition for February 2024, setting the stage for the day’s agenda. The Commission then turned its attention to nonrestricted and restricted agenda items, demonstrating its comprehensive oversight of the gaming industry.

The Commission also considered new games and devices, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of the gaming industry and the NGC’s commitment to staying abreast of these changes.

New chapter in gaming regulation

The meeting then moved on to complaints. The Commission considered the Stipulation for Settlement and Order, settling the Complaint filed in the matter of the Nevada Gaming Control Board vs. The Donald J. Laughlin Gaming Trust, dba Riverside Resort & Casino, Case No. 23-01. The stipulation was adopted as the Order of the NGC, demonstrating the NGC’s commitment to enforcing gaming regulations and maintaining the integrity of the industry.

Finally, the Commission considered regulations for final adoption. This included the consideration of proposed amendments to NGC Regulation 6, allowing the Chair of the NGCB to establish Live Entertainment Tax Guidelines. The adoption of these amendments underscores the NGC’s commitment to ensuring that licensees that provide live entertainment comply with applicable guidelines, checklists, and other criteria established by the NGCB Chair.

The meeting concluded with the understanding that the disposition has not yet been approved and is subject to revision at the next meeting of the Nevada Gaming Commission. This reflects the NGC’s commitment to due process and its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the gaming industry. If a revised disposition is not posted following the conclusion of that meeting, this document is deemed approved, marking another chapter in the NGC’s ongoing mission to regulate the gaming industry in Nevada.