Existing law authorizes the Nevada Gaming Commission to issue licenses to certain persons for the operation of inter-casino linked systems. (NRS 463.170) Existing law requires an operator of an inter-casino linked system to pay an initial licensing fee of $500 and an annual renewal fee of $500, in addition to the proportionate share of certain other licensing fees. (NRS 463.245, 463.370, 463.3715, 463.375, 463.385, 463.3855) Existing law defines an “operator of an inter-casino linked system” as a person who under certain agreements places and operates an inter-casino linked system upon the premises of two or more licensed gaming establishments and who is authorized to share in the revenue from the linked games without needing a license to conduct gaming at the establishment. (NRS 463.01805) Moreover, existing law defines an “inter-casino linked system” as a network of electronically interfaced similar games located at two or more licensed gaming establishments and linked to conduct gaming activities, contests or tournaments. (NRS 463.01643)
Existing law defines “associated equipment” as any equipment or certain contrivances, components or machines used remotely or directly in connection with gaming, any game, race book or sports pool that would not otherwise be classified as a gaming device. (NRS 463.0136) Existing law defines “manufacturer” to mean any person who operates, carries on, conducts or maintains any form of manufacture. (NRS 463.0172) Moreover, existing law defines “manufacture” to include: (1) manufacturing, producing, programming, designing, controlling the design of or making modifications to associated equipment; (2) directing or controlling the methods and processes used to design, develop, program, assemble, produce, fabricate, compose and combine the components and other tangible objects of associated equipment; (3) assembling, or controlling the assembly of associated equipment; or (4) assuming responsibility for any such act. (NRS 463.01715)
Section 2 of this bill revises the definition of “associated equipment” to include inter-casino linked systems, thereby making inter-casino linked systems subject to the same regulation and control as associated equipment, except that section 9 of this bill retains certain provisions related to the authority of the Commission to adopt certain regulations related to inter-casino linked systems. Sections 1.5, 4, 6-8, 10-13, 15-19, 21 and 23 of this bill remove or repeal all other provisions with individual references to inter-casino linked systems.
Existing law: (1) requires manufacturers and distributors of associated equipment to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board under certain circumstances; (2) establishes a maximum fee of $1,000 for any application, issuance or renewal of such registration; and (3) authorizes the Board to require any person who is not otherwise required to be licensed as a manufacturer or distributor of associated equipment, and who is directly or indirectly involved in the sale, transfer or offering for use or play in Nevada of associated equipment, to file an application for a finding of suitability. (NRS 463.665) Section 20 of this bill: (1) requires persons who have a significant involvement in the manufacturing or distribution of associated equipment to register with the Board under certain circumstances; (2) removes the limitation on the fee that may be charged for the application or renewal of registration for a manufacturer or distributor of associated equipment; and (3) removes the authorization for a finding of suitability for certain persons involved in the sale, transfer or offering for use or play in Nevada of associated equipment.
Existing law defines the terms “game” or “gambling game” to include a game or device approved by the Commission. (NRS 463.0152) Section 1 of this bill sets forth various procedures relating to a recommendation for and approval of a game or gambling game. Specifically, section 1 authorizes the Board to recommend a game or gambling game for the approval of the Commission, and authorizes the game or gambling game to be played immediately upon the issuance of the recommendation by the Board, subject to the final disposition of the Commission. Section 1 requires the Commission to make a final disposition regarding the approval or disapproval of the game or gambling game within 60 days after the issuance of the recommendation by the Board. If the Commission does not make a final disposition within 60 days after the recommendation of the Board is rendered, the game or gambling game is deemed approved for play. Section 1 also requires the Commission to adopt regulations relating to the approval of games or gambling games. Section 3 of this bill makes a conforming change to the definition of “game” or “gambling game” relating to the procedures established in section 1. Section 3 also removes certain games from the definition.
Existing law defines the terms “associated equipment,” “game” or “gambling game” and “gambling device” to include references to electromechanical contrivances, components, machines, devices, displays or units, as applicable. (NRS 463.0136, 463.0152, 463.0155) Sections 2, 3 and 5 of this bill revise these definitions by removing certain electromechanical references.
Existing law provides that information and data obtained by the Board from a manufacturer, distributor or operator relating to the manufacturing of gaming devices is confidential under certain circumstances. (NRS 463.120) Section 8 of this bill expands such confidentiality provisions to include information and data obtained by a manufacturer, distributor or operator relating to any other technology regulated by the Board.
Existing law requires: (1) each ticket for admission to a facility where live entertainment is provided to show the admission charge on its face; or (2) the seller of the admission to prominently display a notice disclosing the admission charge at the box office or other place where the charge is made. (NRS 368A.200) Section 21.5 of this bill removes this requirement.
Existing law authorizes certain business entities to place race book and sports pool wagers under certain circumstances. Existing law also authorizes the Commission to adopt regulations governing the acceptance of such wagers. (NRS 463.800) Section 23 of this bill repeals this provision. Section 14 of this bill makes a conforming change to reflect the repealed section.
Statutes affected: As Introduced: 463.0129, 463.0136, 463.0152, 463.0153, 463.0155, 463.0157, 463.0177, 463.120, 463.15993, 463.160, 463.170, 463.245, 463.305, 463.360, 463.370, 463.3715, 463.375, 463.385, 463.3855, 463.665, 463.670, 368A.200
Reprint 1: 463.0129, 463.0136, 463.0152, 463.0153, 463.0155, 463.0157, 463.0177, 463.120, 463.15993, 463.160, 463.170, 463.245, 463.305, 463.360, 463.370, 463.3715, 463.375, 463.385, 463.3855, 463.665, 463.670
Reprint 2: 463.0129, 463.0136, 463.0152, 463.0153, 463.0155, 463.0157, 463.0177, 463.120, 463.15993, 463.160, 463.170, 463.245, 463.305, 463.360, 463.370, 463.3715, 463.375, 463.385, 463.3855, 463.665, 463.670, 368A.200
As Enrolled: 463.0129, 463.0136, 463.0152, 463.0153, 463.0155, 463.0157, 463.0177, 463.120, 463.15993, 463.160, 463.170, 463.245, 463.305, 463.360, 463.370, 463.3715, 463.375, 463.385, 463.3855, 463.665, 463.670, 368A.200