Private gaming salons are no longer a bastion for high rollers with gambling budgets of six or seven figures or higher. Low rollers will have the opportunity to gamble inside the fancy casino areas when they are not being occupied by big spenders.
On Saturday, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed SB459, which was backed by Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro (D-Las Vegas) and passed through both legislative chambers less than a month after its introduction at the end of April.
The Nevada Resort Association supported the bill, which came out of a Gaming Control Board workshop last December that explored ways to make the salons accessible to the public.
The bill removed a $500 minimum wager requirement on slot machines inside the salons, allowing casinos to set minimum wagers with approval from the control board.
Resort Association President Virginia Valentine said the changes allow the state’s casino industry to expand their customer base and “remain competitive by offering customized experiences for high-value, high-profile guests who may be choosing to play in other states,” including California’s tribal casinos.
