Nevada Gaming Commission proposes transformative changes

Lea Hogg April 15, 2024

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Nevada Gaming Commission proposes transformative changes

Anticipating the Nevada Gaming Commission Meeting on 16 May 2024 The Nevada Gaming Commission NGC meeting is expected to be a landmark event, potentially bringing significant changes to the gaming industry in Nevada. The proposed amendments to the NGC regulations could bring substantial changes to the operation of gaming establishments, accounting regulations, and transfers of ownership. Stakeholders in the gaming industry should closely follow the proceedings to understand the potential impacts of these changes The aniticpated amendments reflect the evolving landscape of the gaming industry and the need for regulations to keep pace with these changes. The meeting will be open to all licensees and other interested persons, reflecting the NGC’s commitment to transparency and public participation. It will also be streamed live on the Gaming Control Board’s YouTube Channel, allowing interested parties worldwide to follow the proceedings.

Pivotal amendments to regulation

The Nevada Gaming Commission’s meeting is expected to be a pivotal event in the gaming industry. The primary focus of the meeting will be the consideration of proposed amendments to NGC Regulations 2, 5, 5A, 6, and 81. These regulations pertain to the operation of gaming establishments, accounting regulations, and transfers of ownership1. One of the key amendments to be discussed involves NGC Regulations 5.230, 5.2305, 5.231, 5.232, 5.240, 5.242, and 5A.2201.

These amendments aim to incorporate hosting centre provisions authorized by the Nevada Legislature. The changes were authorized in Sections 9.1 and 9.3 of Senate Bill 14 from the 82nd Session of the Nevada Legislature in 20233. The proposed amendments to NGC Regulation 5.231 include adding a new subsection defining what portions of the premises of a registered hosting centee agents and members of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Commission are to be granted access.

This is a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the operation of registered hosting centers4. Another amendment to NGC Regulation 6.110(2) will be considered, which proposes to amend the gross revenue computations for slot machines’ hopper loads. The amendment seeks to remove the requirement that a licensee makes an annual adjustment to gross revenue for the difference between each slot machine’s hopper load at the beginning and end of the year5 In conclusion, the upcoming NGC meeting promises to be a significant event in the gaming industry.