Nevada Gaming Control Board Sets October Review for Revisions to 10 Technical Gaming Standards

The Nevada Gaming Control Board will consider proposed revisions to 10 technical standards for gaming devices and associated equipment at its Oct. 7 meeting. The regulator notified licensees of the revisions and meeting on Sept. 4, with public comments due by Oct. 5. The changes target slot systems, cashless wagering accounts, race and sportsbooks, and digital pari-mutuel systems as part of an effort to modernize and consolidate the state’s technical framework.

According to reporting by Yogonet International, the revisions vary in extent. Standard 9 on digital pari-mutuel systems would see mainly small additions. Standard 3 on slot metering systems would add and remove entire sections.

Technical Consolidation and Timeline

Much of the work has involved compiling and codifying technical information in one place, including requirements previously contained in the state’s Minimum Internal Control Standards. The goal is to provide licensees a single definitive source for technical information. The overhaul has been years in the making, with drafts dating back at least a decade.

Jeremy Eberwein, chief of the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Technology Division, said the board prioritized completing the revisions. “We finally got to a point where we said, you know what, let’s drop all our other efforts right now and get these over the finish line and get them up for comment so that we can make sure that we’re current with things.” Eberwein added that the board had various iterations of the drafts internally probably going back at least a decade, and just never made it to the finish line for various reasons.

The proposals are considered more or less finalized. Stakeholder feedback and potential objections from the Nevada Gaming Commission could lead to changes. Depending on the feedback, the new standards could be adopted and published by the end of the year.

Modernization Under Current Leadership

These technical revisions form part of a broader modernization effort under Nevada Gaming Control Board Chair Mike Dreitzer, who took over in June. The changes address longstanding concerns about regulatory consistency and clarity in the state. The process reflects a deliberate focus on updating standards that had remained in draft form for years.

Reporting: Yogonet International

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