NEVADA GAMING COMMISSION and STATE GAMING CONTROL BOARD

Our gaming regulatory framework has developed a reputation around the globe as the leader through its 80 year history and long standing contributions of legislative and government leaders, gaming commissioners, board members and dedicated employees.  This reputation has been greatly enhanced by the contributions of gaming lawyers, accountants, advisors and members of the academic community who have challenged our system with continued new ideas. 

Our reputation has been built on a philosophy that gaming, when properly regulated, can thrive and be an important contribution to the economic welfare of our state.  Our agency’s reputation has been built around a philosophy of consistent legal, ethical and fair-minded practices and actions.  Our reputation has also been established through highly rigorous standards for licensing, suitability and operation.  Maintaining a balance between rigorous standards for the industry and the kind of flexibility that permits innovation and prudent expansion is an overarching goal that guides not only our day to day decision making, but also our consideration of changes to regulations and statutes. 

The Nevada Gaming Commission and the State Gaming Control Board govern Nevada's gaming industry through strict regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations and related activities. We protect the integrity and stability of the industry through our investigative and licensing practices, and we enforce laws and regulations, while holding gaming licensees to high standards. Through these practices, we are able to ensure the proper collection of taxes and fees that are an essential source of revenue for Nevada.

1. In all decisions and in the performance of our jobs, our highest priority is our duty to protect the citizens of Nevada and visitors to our state by ensuring the interests of the agency, any employee or any licensee are not placed above our duty to our citizens and visitors.
2. We act with a high degree of integrity, honesty and respect in carrying out our duties and in our interactions with our stakeholders.
3. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of all information entrusted to us by applicants, licensees and other stakeholders.
4. Our objectivity, independence and impartiality are beyond reproach. We avoid all personal or professional circumstances or conflicts that would call these into question.
5. Our processes ensure that actions, decisions and policies are consistently applied and do not result in advantages or disadvantages to any party to the detriment of another.
6. Our investigations, audits and tests, while comprehensive, are objective and fair-minded. Written reports of such actions are made with a high degree of care with special attention to accuracy.
7. We carry out our duties in a rigorous and thorough manner and utilize the resources provided to us wisely and only for the legitimate purposes of the agency.
8. We continuously challenge ourselves to improve the practices and processes of the agency to keep pace with the industry’s change, growth and innovation and our legislative mandates.
9. We continuously improve our public communication and public access to provide guidance and assistance to those we hold accountable for compliance.
10. We foster and maintain cooperative relationships with other governmental bodies, domestic and foreign, and our professionalism and competence bolsters our reputation as world class participants in gaming regulation.
11. Our professional work environment is demanding and respects the individual differences of our employees. We set a high standard for hiring and advance employees based on demonstrated achievement.

The State Gaming Control Board ("Board") is a three-member body appointed by the Governor, which serves in a full-time capacity.  The Board is responsible for regulating Nevada's gaming industry 24 hours a day on a daily basis.  Its purpose is to protect the stability of the gaming industry through investigations, licensing, and enforcement of laws and regulations; to ensure the collection of gaming taxes and fees, which are an essential source of state revenue; and to maintain public confidence in gaming.  The Board implements and enforces the State laws and regulations governing gaming through seven divisions.  The Board has offices in Carson City, Elko, Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Reno.

The Administration Division provides financial, personnel and other administrative services to fulfill the missions of the Board and the Commission and to support the operating divisions.

The Audit Division audits the records of Group I nonrestricted licensees (whose annual gross gaming revenues are $5.87 million or more) to determine whether taxable gaming revenues have been properly reported.  The Division performs special investigations involving financial records, and advises the Board concerning casino financial performance and bankroll adequacy.  In addition, the Division evaluates each nonrestricted licensee's system of internal control, and conducts interim observations to assure continuing compliance with regulations. The Division also regulates racing live broadcasts and off-track pari-mutuel wagering.  To view a more in-depth document regarding this subject on this division, click here.

The Enforcement Division is the law enforcement arm of the Gaming Control Board.  It maintains five offices statewide and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Primary responsibilities are to conduct criminal and regulatory investigations, arbitrate disputes between patrons and licensees, gather intelligence on organized criminal groups involved in gaming related activities, make recommendations on potential candidates for the "List of Excluded Persons", conduct background investigations on work card applicants, and inspect and approve new games, surveillance systems, chips and tokens, charitable lotteries and bingo.

The Investigations Division investigates all gaming license and key employee applicants to determine their viability, business integrity, and suitability for licensure or approval. Division investigators produce detailed reports which are used by the State Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission as the basis for licensing recommendations/decisions.

The Corporate Securities Section monitors, investigates and analyzes activities of registered, publicly traded corporations and their subsidiaries involved in the Nevada gaming industry.  Actions which might affect the industry, such as changes in control, public offerings, involvement in foreign gaming, and recapitalization plans are scrutinized by the Division and reported to the Board. Division investigators produce detailed reports which are used by the Board and the Commission as the basis for licensing/approval recommendations/decisions.

The Tax and License Division collects, deposits, distributes and dedicates all gaming taxes, fees, penalties, interest and fines.  The division forecasts gaming taxes and fees and presents these forecasts to the economic forum as part of the State's General Fund Revenue forecasting process.  The Division also issues all gaming licenses approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission and performs compliance reviews of all nonrestricted licensees that earn less than $5 million in gross gaming revenue annually.  Finally, the Division monitors Indian gaming in Nevada.

The Technology Division examines, tests and recommends gaming devices for approval or denial by the Board and Commission.  The Division inspects gaming devices in its laboratory and in the field to ensure continued integrity, and assists in resolving gaming patron disputes through analysis of device electronics and software. The Division is charged with reviewing and approving computerized gaming systems ("Associated Equipment"). Finally, the division is responsible for the Board's internal IT function.

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