A bill that aims to lessen the requirements for people entering high roller gaming salons in Nevada has progressed through the House and Senate. Now it’s just up to Governor Joe Lombardo to sign Senate Bill 459 into law.
Private gaming salons are defined as areas reserved for people whose gambling budgets are in the six- and seven-figure ranges. The idea behind the legislation is to encourage big spenders to continue visiting casinos in the state despite other options popping up nationwide.
Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro is championing the bill after the idea was discussed during a workshop by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which was trying to find ways to open up salons to the public when high rollers aren’t there.
getting rid of the $500 minimum bet requirement on salon slot machines
Changes in the bill include getting rid of the $500 minimum bet requirement on salon slot machines, the need to have table games, and the elimination of the mandated $300,000 deposit in order to enter. Casinos will have more autonomy to set their own entry requirements.
Talking about the bill, Nevada Resort Association President Virginia Valentine said that the proposals are “common sense” and will be of great benefit to properties in the region.
