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NGCB: 2022-01R: NOTICE AND AGENDA OF A PUBLIC REGULATION WORKSHOP OF THE NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD TO SOLICIT COMMENTS FOR AMENDMENTS TO NEVADA GAMING COMMISSION REGULATIONS REGARDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION

Published

2 years ago

February 11, 2022

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) Regulations regarding, without limitation, gaming devices, associated equipment, inter-casino linked systems, operators of inter-casino linked systems, mobile gaming systems, new game approval, and revocation of gaming device and associated equipment approvals.

The public workshop is scheduled as follows:

February 24, 2022

1:00 PM

Gaming Control Board Offices

Grant Sawyer Building

Hearing Room 2450

555 East Washington Avenue

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

*And via video conference at

Gaming Control Board Offices

1919 College Parkway

Carson City, Nevada 89706

Interested persons may present statements, arguments or contentions in writing. Written comments should be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Comments should be submitted to the Executive

Secretary via e-mail at [email protected]. The public may attend in person or view the workshop at the time noticed herein by live stream link located at: https://gaming.nv.gov/index.aspx?page=145. Public comment may be made in person as set forth below in the public comment section.

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.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

For Possible Action

2022-01R: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION TO NEVADA GAMING COMMISSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NEVADA GAMING COMMISSION REGULATIONS 3, 4, 5, 6, and 14

REGARDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, GAMING DEVICES, ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, INTER-CASINO LINKED SYSTEMS, OPERATORS OF INTER-CASINO LINKED SYSTEMS, MOBILE GAMING SYSTEMS, NEW GAME APPROVAL, AND REVOCATION OF GAMING DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT APPROVALS AS SET FORTH BELOW:

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 3.070

PURPOSE: To reflect the statutory change that an operator of an inter-casino linked system is now approved pursuant to regulation rather than licensed; and to take such additional action as may be necessary and proper to effectuate this stated purpose.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 4.030

PURPOSE: To clarify that a non-restricted license refers to gaming licenses; to reflect that operators of inter-casino linked systems are no longer considered gaming licensees due to statutory change; and to take such additional action as may be necessary and proper to effectuate these stated purposes.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 5.112 and 5.180

PURPOSE: To reflect the statutory change that an operator of an inter-casino linked system is now approved pursuant to regulation rather than licensed; to reflect the statutory change to game approvals; to modify the connection and record keeping requirements of an inter-casino linked system; to delete statutory cross-references which are no longer in effect; and to take such additional action as may be necessary and proper to effectuate these stated purposes.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 6.010, 6.110, and 6.150

PURPOSE: To reflect the statutory change that an operator of an inter-casino linked system is now approved pursuant to regulation rather than licensed; to delete statutory cross-references which are no longer in effect; and to take such additional action as may be necessary and proper to effectuate these stated purposes.

PROPOSED NEW REGULATION SECTIONS TO REGULATION 14

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION 14.010, 14.020, 14.030, 14.040, 14.050, 14.060, 14.080,

14.100, 14.110, 14.120, 14.130, 14.140, 14.220, 14.230, 14.260, 14.300, 14.350, 14.360, 14.370, 14.390, 14.395, AND 14.420

PURPOSE: To reflect the statutory change that inter-casino linked systems are now associated equipment; to reflect the statutory change classifying mobile gaming systems as gaming devices; to clarify that an on-line slot metering system is associated equipment; to reflect the statutory change that an operator of an inter-casino linked system is now approved pursuant to regulation rather than licensed; to delete statutory cross-references which

are no longer in effect; to create an operator of an inter-casino linked system approval and the process to obtain such approval; to reflect the statutory change for approval of a new game; to modify the waiver provisions regarding gaming devices and associated equipment; to modify the requirements concerning individuals employed to respond to the Gaming Control Board; to move and update the requirements concerning a multi-jurisdictional prize system reflecting inter-casino linked systems classification as associated equipment; to modify gaming device approval revocation requirements; to modify the application requirements for new games; to allow waiver of Board Chair approval of variations of Bingo; to modify the approval requirements for associated equipment modifications; to create associated equipment approval revocation requirements; and to take such additional action as may be necessary and proper to effectuate these stated purposes.

All documents and material regarding this item are available at: http://gaming.nv.gov/index.aspx?page=52.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

Canada

Play’n GO announces partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec

Published

2 days ago

May 16, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a partnership with Canadian operator Loto-Québec, launching the Swedish gaming giant’s games into another Canadian province.

Already active in another Canadian province , this partnership sees Play’n GO’s content available in the province of Québec exclusively with Loto-Québec, a state-owned corporation, where online players now have access to titles such as Tome of Madness.

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer, Play’n GO said: “At Play’n GO, we have always been clear in our vision to be active in every regulated market in the world, and this partnership with Loto-Québec is the next step on that journey.

“Our past success in Canada gives us confidence that players in Québec will enjoy the best Play’n GO content, and we look forward to many years of success with Loto-Québec in the province.”

Stéphane Martel, Head of Product and Innovation at Loto-Québec added: “As the sole iGaming operator in Québec, we pride ourselves on offering titles that truly add value to our platform, lotoquebec.com. We are happy to bring Play’n GO games to our players.”

Canada

Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model

Published

3 days ago

May 15, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontario’s model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province.

“We have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour, and that Ontarians can continue to play with confidence in our regulated igaming market,” said Martha Otton, Executive Director of iGaming Ontario.

“Ontario’s model meets the requirements and contributes to the public good by protecting players, their data and their funds, while helping to fund priority public services in Ontario, and bringing well-paid, high-tech jobs and economic development to Ontario,” Otton added.

In dismissing the application brought forward by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), the Superior Court found that iGaming Ontario is the “operating mind” behind Ontario’s competitive igaming market in accordance with the conduct and manage requirements of the Criminal Code.

iGaming Ontario will continue to conduct and manage igaming as it has since the launch of the regulated market on April 4, 2022.

Bragg Gaming Group

Bragg Gaming Appoints Renowned iGaming Executive Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer

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1 week ago

May 10, 2024

GamingAmericas.com

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Bragg Gaming Group, a global iGaming technology and content provider, announced that Neill Whyte has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1st May 2024, establishing a new global commercial structure at the Company and bolstering its leadership team.

Whyte brings over 18 years of experience in the iGaming sector, most recently in the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Gaming Corporation’s (DGC), B2B iGaming Division. After joining DGC in early 2020, he was responsible for the commercially successful launch and growth of its content distribution business in the US.

Prior to joining DGC, Whyte held multiple positions in the gaming industry including as Head of Business Development at Isle of Man-based iGaming specialist Apricot Investments, as Board Member at Swedish iGaming product and Lottery content distributor Genera Networks, and in various senior roles over eleven years at leading iGaming content supplier Microgaming, including as Head of Product Channels.

In his new role with Bragg, Whyte will be tasked with leading the Company’s global commercial teams to drive growth across all of the Company’s product verticals which include proprietary online casino content from its Atomic Slot Lab, Indigo Magic and Wild Streak Gaming studios, exclusive content from content partners, HUB a leading casino content aggregation platform, Fuze player engagement, as well as its award-winning player account management (PAM) platform and turnkey solutions.

Matevž Mazij, Chief Executive Officer at Bragg, said: “I am very pleased to be announcing today the appointment of Neill Whyte as Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg. His iGaming product and market knowledge, together with his record in driving growth from developing successful and mutually beneficial commercial partnerships are exceptional.

“As we leverage our broad content and product portfolio to grow in existing and new markets, including in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, Neill’s unique combination of knowledge, skills and experience in this sector are a perfect fit for our ambitions at Bragg.”

Neill Whyte, Chief Commercial Officer at Bragg, said: “It’s an honor to join Matevž and the wider teams at Bragg already in place across North America, Europe and in India. I have been impressed with the depth and quality of the content, product and technology offerings at Bragg, and its ability to rapidly adapt, certify and deploy this content and technology in newly regulated markets is a distinct advantage.

“We also have a huge opportunity to grow our footprint with our existing customers in markets in which we are already established. Our content and product roadmaps are second to none, and I’m planning to get on the road in the coming weeks and months to meet the team and our customers and to start building for the next stage of mutual growth. I can’t wait to get going.”