I. NOTICE OF WORKSHOP
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board) will hold a workshop to receive public input on proposed amendments to Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) Regulation 5A regarding, without limitation, operation of interactive gaming.
The public workshop is scheduled as follows:
May 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM
Gaming Control Board Offices
Grant Sawyer Building
Hearing Room 2450
555 East Washington Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE #006, DATED MARCH 22, 2020, THE MAY 13, 2021 PUBLIC REGULATION WORKSHOP WILL BE CONDUCTED BY MEANS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS THE MEETING AT THE TIME NOTICED HEREIN BY LIVE STREAM LINK LOCATED AT: https://gaming.nv.gov/index.aspx?page=145 AND MAY SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT AS SET FORTH BELOW IN THE PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION.
ADDITIONALLY, INTERESTED PARTIES CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM OR IN-PERSON. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES THAT WISH TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AT mbell@gcb.nv.gov NO LATER THAN 5:00, MAY 7, 2021, WITH THE PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUAL(S) NAME, LICENSEE AFFILIATION (IF APPLICABLE), E-MAIL ADDRESS, AND PREFERENCE TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM OR IN-PERSON. THOSE INTERESTED PARTIES REQUESTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTIFIED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO ATTEND.
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE OCCUPANCY AND SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS. PARTICIPATION REQUESTS WILL BE PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME BASIS AND THE BOARD CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT PARTICIPANTS WILL BE AFFORDED THEIR PREFERRED METHOD OF PARTICIPATION.
Interested persons may present statements, arguments or contentions in writing. Written comments should be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Comments should be submitted to the Executive Secretary via e-mail at regcomments@gcb.nv.gov.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This public comment agenda item is provided in accordance with NRS 241.020(2)(c)(3) which requires an agenda provide for periods devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.
III. WORKSHOP AGENDA
For Possible Action:
2021-03R: CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NEVADA GAMING COMMISSION REGULATION 5A REGARDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, OPERATION OF INTERACTIVE GAMING ACCOUNTS.
PURPOSE: In accordance with NRS 463.145, NRS 463.150, and NRS 463.750, to remove provisions limiting interactive gaming to the game of poker and to make related amendments including without limitation: 1) create definitions of “non-peer-to-peer game” and “peer-to-peer game;” 2) remove definition of “poker;” 3) clarify that a licensed operator of interactive gaming must continue to meet the applicable qualifications necessary for licensing set forth in NRS 463.750; 4) delete requirements regarding persons who may access interactive gaming system; 5) amend internal control standards including requirements related to personal information; 6) amend requirements related to the adoption of rules for all games offered on an interactive gaming system; 7) amend authorized player registration requirements; 8) amend requirements related to interactive gaming accounts; 9) amend provisions related to self-exclusion including the creation of a state-wide list of individuals who have self-excluded from participating in interactive gaming; 10) amend provisions related to compensation received by an operator for conducting a game; 11) amend provisions related to the use of celebrity players; 12) create provisions for the adoption and use of a Commission seal; 13) amend provisions related to what operators must display on their website; 14) amend provisions related to gross revenue computation; 15) amend provisions related to the maintenance of records; and to take such additional action as may be necessary and proper to effectuate these stated purposes.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
This public comment agenda item is provided in accordance with NRS 241.020(2)(c)(3) which requires an agenda provide for periods devoted to comments by the general public, if any, and discussion of those comments. No action may be taken upon a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken.
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