West Virginia has officially joined Delaware, Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey in the execution of the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing West Virginia based online poker players the ability to play against players from other member jurisdictions.
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Governor Lombardo and the Nevada Gaming Control Board are monitoring the cybersecurity incident with MGM Resorts and are in communication with company executives. Additionally, the NGCB remains in communication with other law enforcement agencies.
During today’s meeting of the
@NevadaGCB
, Member Katsaros announced the end of his term towards the end of January. The Board profoundly thanks Member Katsaros for his service as a Member of the Board, including his earlier years as an agent in the Board’s Tax & License Division.
NGCB members pictured with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo at the ribbon cutting for the State of Nevada Campus. The campus, for State of Nevada employees, is projected to save Nevada taxpayers millions of dollars.
Thank you to the NFL for bringing the Super Bowl LVIII Vince Lombardi Trophy to our Las Vegas office. We appreciate the NFL’s recognition of law enforcement, including the NGCB. Pictured are NGCB Enforcement Agents, along with Chief of Enforcement Kristi Torgerson.
U.S. Department of Justice correspondence responds to request by state gaming regulators regarding illegal offshore wagering. The Nevada Gaming Control Board appreciates the U.S. DOJ addressing perils of illegal, offshore sportsbooks and online casinos.
Industry Notice
#2021
-101. Nevada Gaming Control Board Policy Memorandum Regarding the Marketing and Sale of Topical Cannabidiol Products on the Premises of Licensed Gaming Establishments:
The
@NevadaGCB
expresses its sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of
@LVMPD
Officer Truong Thai, who died in the line of duty on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
On September 27, NGCB members welcomed a delegation from the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia, including the Secretary General of the Commission, His Excellency Phirun Ros. The regulators discussed effective regulation in their respective jurisdictions.
Pursuant to Senate Bill No. 165 of the 81st Session of the Nevada Legislature, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has made its appointments to the Esports Technical Advisory Committee.
Sebastian Ross, NGCB Senior Policy Counsel, read to 4th graders at John F. Mendoza Elementary School during Nevada Reading Week. The NGCB is proud to support initiatives aiming to instill the importance of reading in students across Nevada.
PRESS RELEASE: Chairman J. Brin Gibson has appointed Deputy Chief Carl Hoffman as the next Chief of the Investigations Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Jim Barbee, Chief of the NGCB Technology Division, addresses UNLV grad students during a Sports Integrity and Betting course. The NGCB thanks instructor David Vinturella for the invitation to speak with the students.
Industry Notice 2021-26. Joint Statement of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission on COVID-19 Vaccination of Hospitality Workers:
The Nevada Gaming Control Board just issued Industry Notice No. 2020-90, amending its Health and Safety Policies to facilitate larger events and gatherings in a safe way. The Notice can be found here:
PRESS RELEASE: Chairman J. Brin Gibson has appointed Hearings Officer Chan Lengsavath as Chief of the Tax and License Division, and Supervisor Thomasina Fremont as the next Chief of the Audit Division.
Michael Lawton, NGCB Senior Economic Analyst, was the guest on Nevada Newsmakers this Thursday February 8th. Lawton spoke on a variety of gaming topics including F1 Las Vegas, the Super Bowl and gaming revenue records.
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Gaming Control Board members welcomed Chairman Michio KITAMURA, Commissioner Hirofumi KITAMURA and delegation members from the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission on August 28. The regulators discussed ways to effectively regulate their respective jurisdictions.
Flashback: the Nevada Gaming Commission pictured on 11/15/1984. Pictured L to R: Irene Woods, Executive Secretary; Jack Walsh, Commissioner; Paul Bible, Chairman; Kenneth Gragson, Commissioner; Bob Lewis Commissioner; Jerry Lockhart, Commissioner
The
@NevadaGCB
is seeking a diverse pool of qualified applicants to fill the position of Hearings Officer in the Board’s Administration Division (Las Vegas). The position description and application instructions may be found here:
“Chair Hendrick addresses Chiefs from the Audit and Tax & License Divisions following their proposal to simplify the Live Entertainment Tax process. The streamlining measure was recommended for NGC approval by the NGCB during February’s Board meeting.”
NGCB members met with Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority at G2E last week. The two regulatory agencies meet annually to maintain relationships and discuss the gaming industry in their respective jurisdictions.
The
@NevadaGCB
is proud of its partnerships with law enforcement agencies across the state, and thanks its own Enforcement Agents on this
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
for all of their hard work and dedication to keep our communities safe.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Public Regulation Workshop of The NGCB To Solicit Comments For Possible Amendments To NGC Regulation 5.225 begins at 9 a.m.
Agenda:
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Pursuant to Governor Lombardo’s Exec. Order 2023-008, on 9/21, the NGC repealed sections of 11 Commission Regulations and amended portions of another 10. Streamlined NGC Regs benefit the State and gaming industry. Adopted changes will be available soon at
The
@NevadaGCB
will be testifying before the Assembly Committee on Judiciary at the
#nvleg
this morning at 8:00 a.m., presenting an overview of Nevada’s gaming regulatory structure and Board operations.
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PRESS RELEASE: The Multi-State Internet Gaming Association announces the entrance of the State of Michigan as a party to the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement. More here:
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is seeking qualified applicants for an Electronics Lab Engineer. See below for the job description and application instructions.