Nevada’s Regulator Considering Changes to Sportsbook House Rules to Limit Disputes

  • House rules of Nevada sportsbooks often lead to disputes
  • Some rulebooks are more than 180 pages long
  • The NGCB chair wants to standardize many of the conditions
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board chairman wants to standardize large portions of sportsbook house rules in the state to cut down on disputes. [Image: Shutterstock.com]

Nevada sportsbooks have their own house rules that often lead to disputes with bettors who are unaware of certain finer details. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) Chairman Kirk Hendrick wants a new task force to review these requirements.

He mentioned that the book of terms and conditions at some facilities is now more than 180 pages, something most customers are unlikely to read.

lower the number of disputes, easing pressure on all parties

Hendrick believes standardizing most rules would be a good move while still allowing sportsbooks to include custom sections for unique types of wagers. Such a change would lower the number of disputes, easing pressure on all parties.

The NGCB Chairman made his comments during Friday’s Gaming Law Conference at the Palms Casino Resort. He also spoke about how the gaming industry faces significant challenges in areas such as evolving technology, anti-money laundering, and cybersecurity.

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