Gaming Officials Issue Regulatory Proposals for Online PokerRules Would Be Implemented Upon Passage of Federal Legislation |
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On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board released proposed regulations for Internet poker which would be become active upon the passage of federal legislation.
The five separate regulatory drafts provide information on the requirements for licensing, book-keeping, technology, and customer enrollment. In addition, the recommendations create a system of oversight and punitive measures for violations.
“The technology supporting it, while not perfect, has improved dramatically since its introduction. Similar to our land-based requirements, Nevada will establish high standards giving players as much confidence as possible in the entities and technologies that might eventually gain approval,” Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli said in a statement.
The Control Board is seeking to establish a framework for licensing online poker operators by a Jan. 31 deadline. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the regulations were sent to gaming license holders statewide and will be discussed in public workshops starting Sept. 26. Regulators will gather testimony and make revisions before the Nevada Gaming Commission votes on the regulations. The proposals are expected to be approved before the end of the year.
The proposals from the Control Board come about two months after Assembly Bill 258, which gives the Nevada Gaming Commission the authority to adopt regulations for Internet poker, was signed into law by Governor Brian Sandoval.
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