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Nevada gaming regulators are preparing a broad update to technical rules covering slot systems, cashless wagering, sportsbooks and other gaming technology.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board will review revisions to 10 technical standards at its Oct. 7 meeting. Public comments remain open through Oct. 5. The NGCB says the project aims to modernize requirements and place technical guidance in a clearer regulatory framework.
Good to Know
- The revisions cover Technical Standards 3 and 5 through 13.
- Standard 8 covers race and sportsbook systems, while Standard 9 addresses digital pari mutuel systems.
- Nevada already adopted a rewritten Technical Standard 1 in March as part of the same modernization program.
Nevada Consolidates Gaming Technology Rules
The scale differs sharply between standards. Some proposals contain limited edits, while Standard 3 includes broader changes to rules for online slot systems and cashless wagering systems.
Technical Standard 8 covers race and sportsbook systems. Other drafts address kiosks, interactive gaming, keno, bingo and additional associated equipment. The NGCB currently lists all 10 proposals as pending technical standards.
Much of the work involves pulling requirements from several regulatory sources into one place, including material previously contained in Minimum Internal Control Standards.
Jeremy Eberwein, chief of the NGCB Technology Division, said the regulator decided to prioritize completing the long running project.
“We finally got to a point where we said, you know what, let’s drop all our other efforts right now and get these over the finish line and get them up for comment so that we can make sure that we’re current with things,” Eberwein said.
Nevada has worked on versions of the standards for years.
“We had various iterations of the drafts internally probably going back at least a decade, and just never made it to the finish line for various reasons,” Eberwein said.
The regulator already completed one major piece of that work earlier in 2026. Technical Standard 1 took effect in March and consolidated previous Standards 1, 2 and 4 along with mobile gaming policies and other technical guidance.
Dreitzer Targets Faster Nevada Gaming Regulation
The technical review forms part of a wider regulatory modernization program under NGCB chair Mike Dreitzer.
Nevada also updated submission procedures for gaming devices and associated equipment in March following changes to Regulation 14. Those procedures affect how manufacturers submit products for regulatory approval.
Dreitzer has previously said gaming companies operating in several jurisdictions viewed Nevada approval as slow and unclear.
“When I started here, I had multiple conversations with various licensees who operate across multiple jurisdictions, and the consistent commentary I heard was that they would go to Nevada last, if not never at all, because there was concern about the time it would take, the lack of regulatory consistency, the lack of clarity,” Dreitzer said.
“So when I came in, in view of the mandate from the governor and the work began by Chair Hendrick, I felt I needed to do something.”
Stakeholder comments and later Nevada Gaming Commission review could still alter the drafts. Depending on feedback, the updated technical standards could reach adoption before the end of 2026.
FAQ
What Nevada gaming technical standards are under review?
The NGCB has proposed revisions to Technical Standards 3 and 5 through 13, covering slots, kiosks, interactive gaming, sportsbooks, pari mutuel wagering, keno, bingo and other gaming systems.
When will the NGCB discuss the standards?
The board plans to consider the proposals at its Oct. 7 meeting, with written comments accepted through Oct. 5.
Why is Nevada changing its gaming technology rules?
The regulator wants to update older requirements, consolidate technical guidance and create a clearer source for gaming companies and technology suppliers.
What changed under Technical Standard 1?
Nevada adopted a new Technical Standard 1 in March 2026 that consolidated Standards 1, 2 and 4 along with several policy documents.
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