Introduction to Nevada Slot Machine Casino Gambling 2017
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Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 1 Introduction to Nevada Slot Machine Casino Gambling 2017 Nevada slot machine casino gambling consists of more than the 69 casinos currently existing within the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. In fact, there are 30 other Nevada cities with casinos, including Reno and Lake Tahoe. Additionally, Nevada has two American Indian tribal casinos located in Laughlin and Moapa. Gaming regulations developed by Nevada, both in terms of state employees as well as challenges contributed by lawyers, advisors and academic studies, are seen as the standard for the whole world through its 80 year history. The Nevada casino reputed to consistently have the best slots payout return statistics in Nevada is located in the Las Vegas Valley community of Summerlin at the Rampart Casino. Get My Free Report Revealing... This post continues the weekly blog series "Slot Machine Casino Gambling, State-By-State", a year-long online resource project dedicated to guiding slot machine gambling enthusiasts to success. Keep Reading … or Listen Instead! Did you know I have a podcast? I do! Subscribe to the Professor Slots podcast at Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | Tune-In | SoundCloud | RSS. Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 2 Nevada Slot Machine Casino Gambling: Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas! Relevant Legal Statutes on Gambling in Nevada* The minimum legal age for gambling is 21. All casinos are open 24 hours. The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission’s 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 the system with continued new ideas. The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission provides a comprehensive online resource for its Gaming Statutes and Regulations, including gaming as well as lotteries, pari-mutuel wagering, and horse racing. Get My Free Report Revealing... *The purpose of this section is to inform the public of state gambling laws and how the laws apply to various forms of gambling. This information is not intended to provide legal advice. Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 3 Nevada Slot Machine Casino Gambling: Lake Tahoe. Slot Machine Private Ownership in Nevada It is legal to privately own a slot machine in the state of Nevada, without any legal restrictions regarding its date of manufacture. Gaming Control Board in Nevada The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission provides monthly statistical information in the form of “Win Percent” on slot machines. Win Percent is also known as the Hold amount, the percentage amount held by casinos and not returned to their gambling patrons. Simply subtract this value from 100% to obtain the more typical Payout Return. The first division of this statistical information is by table games and slot machines. The second division provided is by types of table games and slot machine denominations. The slot machine denominations provided are: • 1-cent, penny slots Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 4 • 5-cent, nickel slots • 25-cent, quarter slots • 1-dollar, dollar slots • Megabucks • 5-dollar • 25-dollar • 100-dollar • Multi-denominational • Other slot machines • Total slot machines This statistical information is provided each month in a single report providing current-, three-, and twelve-month summaries. This pdf report is provided within the site’s Statistical & Publications under Gaming Revenue Information. These monthly statistical reports start with a state-wide summary, then provides location-specific Win Percent information for the following Districts: 1. Statewide 2. Carson Valley Area 3. Churchill County 4. Clark County 5. Clark County Downtown Las Vegas Area 6. Clark County Las Vegas Strip Area 7. Clark County North Las Vegas Area 8. Clark County Laughlin Area 9. Clark County Boulder Strip Area 10. Clark County Mesquite Area 11. Clark County Balance of County 12. Douglas County South Shore Lake Tahoe Area 13. Elko County Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 5 14. Elko County Wendover Area 15. Elko County Balance of County 16. Humboldt County 17. Lyon County 18. Nye County 19. Washoe County 20. Washoe County Reno Area 21. Washoe County Sparks Area 22. Washoe County North Shore Lake Tahoe Area 23. Washoe County Balance of County 24. White Pine County 25. Balance of Counties The 1955 Legislature created the Nevada Gaming Control Board within the Nevada Tax Commission, whose purpose was to inaugurate a policy to eliminate the undesirable elements in Nevada gaming and to provide regulations for the licensing and the operation of gaming. The primary purpose of the Board 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 an essential source of state revenue; and to maintain public confidence in gaming. The Nevada Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission states their Mission to be: “The Nevada Gaming Commission and the Nevada 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.” Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 6 Nevada Slot Machine Casino Gambling: The Las Vegas Strip. Casinos in Nevada There are currently 164 casinos in the state of Nevada. The Venetian Las Vegasis the largest casino in Nevada. The second largest casino in Nevada is Red Rock Casino Resort & Spain Las Vegas. In 2020, once it opens, the Nevada casino expected to have the biggest casino floor will be the Resorts World Casino Las Vegaswith 175,000 square feet of gaming space. The Nevada casino reputed to consistently have the best slots payout return statistics in Nevada is located in Downtown Las Vegas at the Rampart Casino. For an alphabetical listing of Nevada casinos, including the district they are located in, please visit the Wikipedia page List of Casinos in Nevada. All current Nevada casinos, listed alphabetically by the city they are located within, follows. Download this list with current URL links, if the specific casino has a website available. Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 7 Nevada Slot Machine Casino Gambling: Inside a Nevada casino. Amargosa Valley, Nevada (91 miles northwest of Las Vegas) • Longstreet Inn Casino and RV Resort Battle Mountain, Nevada (215 miles northeast of Reno) • Owl Club Casino & Restaurant Beatty, Nevada (120 miles northwest of Las Vegas) • Stagecoach Hotel & Casino Boulder City, Nevada (22 miles southeast of Las Vegas) • Hoover Dam Lodge Hotel & Casino Get My Free Report Revealing... Carson City, Nevada (32 miles south of Reno) • Carson Nugget Casino Hotel • Casino Fandango • Gold Dust West – Carson City Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 8 • Max Casino Carson City Elko, Nevada (289 miles northeast of Reno) • Commercial Casino • Gold Dust West – Elko • Red Lion Hotel & Casino • Stockmen’s Hotel & Casino Ely, Nevada (317 miles east of Reno) • Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall Fallon, Nevada (61 miles east of Reno) • Bonanza Inn & Casino • Stockman’s Casino Gardnerville, Nevada (45 miles south of Reno) • Topaz Lodge & Casino Hawthorne, Nevada (138 miles southeast of Reno) • El Capitan Resort Casino Get My Free Report Revealing... Henderson, Nevada (15 miles southeast of Las Vegas) • Club Fortune Casino • Eldorado Casino • Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel • Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino • Jokers Wild Casino • M Resort Spa Casino • Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino • Skyline Hotel & Casino • Sunset Station Hotel & Casino Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 9 Jackpot, Nevada (448 miles north of Las Vegas near state border to Idaho) • Barton’s Club 93 • Cactus Pete’s Resort Casino • Horseshu Hotel & Casino Jean, Nevada (22 miles southwest of Las Vegas near state border to California) • Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall Lake Tahoe, Nevada (58 miles southwest of Reno near state border to California) • Crystal Bay Club Casino • Grand Lodge Casino at Hyatt Regency • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe • Harrah’s Lake Tahoe • Harveys Resort Hotel Casino – Lake Tahoe • Lakeside Inn and Casino • Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa • Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino Get My Free Report Revealing... Las Vegas, Nevada • The Alamo Casino • Aria Resort & Casino • Arizona Charlie’s – Boulder • Arizona Charlie’s – Decatur • Bally’s Las Vegas • Bellagio • Binion’s Gambling Hall • Boulder Station Hotel & Casino • Caesars Palace Nevada-Series01-2017 - 2/8/19, 6:51 PM / 10 • California Hotel & Casino • Royale Hotel & Casino • Circus Circus Hotel & Casino • The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas • The Cromwell Las Vegas • The D Las Vegas • Downtown Grand Casino • Eastside Cannery • El Cortez Hotel & Casino • Ellis Island Casino & Brewery • Encore Las Vegas • Excalibur Hotel Casino • Flamingo Las Vegas • Four Queens Hotel Casino • Fremont Hotel & Casino •