Tag: Regulation
How Nevada became the gold standard for gaming regulation and eliminated the mob
Nevada is considered the gold standard when it comes to gaming regulation, but you wouldn’t know it from its humble beginnings that allowed... more
First woman on Nevada Gaming Control Board talks about her experiences and mobster Tony Spilotro
Prominent gaming attorney Patty Becker likes to remind younger audiences today that Las Vegas’ history with mobsters led to murders before... more
Nevada legislative committees to take up gaming concerns in 2026
Look for Nevada legislative committees in 2026 to consider bills dealing with prediction markets and any modifications to protect the... more
Nevada horse racing dissemination that dates back to Bugsy Siegel eliminated Jan. 1
Horse racing in Nevada is about to get more profitable for casinos. A change in state law and new regulations that go into effect Jan. 1... more
Former Nevada regulator recalls savage experiences in 1970s Las Vegas
Nevada’s gaming history is colorful and Jeffrey Silver, a retired attorney and former member of the Gaming Control Board in the 1970s, was... more
Florida: Florida Gaming Control Commision, with help from Homeland Security and IRS, seizes illegal machines
The Florida Gaming Control Commission recently assisted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations and the... more
Michigan: Man sentenced to running illegal gambling operation
The Michigan Gaming Control Board on Thursday announced the sentencing of a man involved in an illegal gambling operation at Pfeffer’s... more
Nevada regulators seek immediate notification of Black Book offenders
Nevada regulators want casinos to immediately report patrons who are named in the state’s Black Book of excluded persons, but have stopped... more
Penn Entertainment seeks technology-related licensing for M Resort
Penn Entertainment is seeking a Nevada license to provide it with greater flexibility to research, develop, and deploy in-house technology... more
Nevada gaming regulator details Steve Wynn $10 million fine in 2023
A member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board said casino mogul Steve Wynn agreed to a $10 million fine in 2023 on allegations of sexual... more
