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§ 463.0129(1)(b). That confidence and trust “can only be maintained by
strict regulation” of all gaming activities in Nevada. Id. § 463.0129(1)(c).
Nevada’s comprehensive regulatory scheme is the “gold standard in
gaming regulation.” Harris & Alikhan 645. Starting in 1869, Nevada pro-
gressively legalized gaming, first by allowing local governments to author-
ize gaming. Id. at 648. Then, in the 1940s, Nevada began regulating gam-
ing at the state level. Id. at 651-54. In 1959, the Gaming Control Act cen-
tralized gaming regulation in the Nevada Gaming Control Board (Board)
and the Nevada Gaming Commission. See 1959 Nev. Stat. 427.
Nevada law imposes stringent licensing requirements on all gaming
operators. NRS § 463.160(1). The Board thoroughly investigates each ap-
plicant’s background to ensure that it is competent to conduct gaming, is
financially sound, and is not connected to criminal activity. Id. §§ 463.170,
463.1405(1). The Board strictly prescribes the “games and devices” that
may be offered to ensure that the games are fair and consistent with the
public interest. Id. § 463.150(2). The Board also maintains a list of persons
who are excluded from gaming in the State based on criminal or other seri-
ous violations. Id. § 463.151.
Many provisions of Nevada gaming law protect the public. Only peo-
ple who are at least 21 years old may gamble. NRS § 463.350(1)(a). Licen-
sees must allow patrons to set betting limits, conspicuously display infor-
mation about responsible-gaming resources, train employees to identify
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