Gaming and tourism

The pace of Nevada’s gaming revenue growth has slowed in recent months, increasing less than 1 percent in 2024 to $15.6 billion.

But the resort industry’s immediate concern is for lawmakers to vote down AJR5, a proposed constitutional amendment initially backed by the Culinary Union that would allow voters to decide if the state should implement a lottery. 

The Gaming Control Board has submitted two bills. AB58 would allow the board to administratively approve new casino games without additional approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. SB46 would allow the control board to investigate and initiate a hearing if a license holder previously found unsuitable has not divested their ownership in a gaming operation.

— Howard Stutz