Nevada Gaming Commission establishing self-exclusion list for online gambling
Decision likely a precursor to expected expansion to full igaming offering in Silver State
The Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) has officially taken steps to create a self-exclusion list for online gambling in the state. The NGC approved a change to Regulation 5A, a part of Nevada’s gaming regulations, paving the way for the establishment of the self-exclusion list.
In effect, the change would allow individuals to place their names on the self-exclusion list, thereby preventing them from participating in any online gaming as a proactive check against problem gambling.
The NGC added that “the board shall update the statewide list of individuals who have self-excluded each day and provide operators with access to the list.”
While the decision places Nevada in line with other states such as New Jersey and Pennsylvania that offer a full array of online casino products, it’s notable in that only online poker and sports betting are currently legal in the Silver State. Because of that, the move is widely viewed as a precursor to the expansion of online gaming in Nevada.
The NGC and Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) have been engaged in discussions about expanding to a full igaming market in the state, which would include online table games, slots, and other offerings. If that were to happen, Nevada would join Michigan, Delaware, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as the only states to offer a full complement of online betting products.
The NGCB indicated it could come to a decision on igaming expansion after meeting with the NGC once the 2021 legislative session concludes at the end of June.