11 November 2026
The Nevada Gaming Control Board issued Notice #2026-04 on 16 January, updating guidance for licensees and applicants offering online gaming products in jurisdictions outside the state. The notice, which applies regardless of the business model, adds new requirements for due diligence, jurisdiction tracking, and reporting.
Under the notice, licensees must conduct thorough due diligence at least every two years before offering online gaming products in a jurisdiction, and maintain records documenting their assessments. Licensees already operating online gaming products in markets outside Nevada must provide the Board with a complete list of those jurisdictions within 60 days, and then report new jurisdictions quarterly.
The notice also presumes a jurisdiction is prohibited if its laws explicitly forbid online gaming, or if it has taken enforcement actions like criminal proceedings, DNS blocking, or payment processing restrictions. The policy specifically lists Australia, China, Cuba, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria and Thailand as prohibited markets.
In recognition of industry business models, the notice allows a licensee to partially rely on a partner's due diligence, provided certain conditions are met. These include written compliance commitments from the partner, and contract termination rights if issues emerge.
The updated guidance reflects Nevada's evolving regulatory approach to online gaming. Nevada's regulations already require authorization to operate interactive gaming, and the Gaming Control Act remains in effect unless conflicting with Regulation 5A. A June 2026 Board report noted ongoing changes to rules governing technology use in gaming.
The notice signals that Nevada's compliance expectations extend beyond state borders, requiring companies to independently verify jurisdiction legality rather than assuming permissibility from lack of prior enforcement.
| New Requirement | Due Date | Reporting Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Conduct thorough due diligence | At least every 2 years | |
| Maintain register of jurisdiction assessments | Ongoing | |
| Provide current list of jurisdictions | 60 days from notice posting | Quarterly after initial list |
The notice takes effect immediately, requiring operators to review corporate filings, contracts, and monitor compliance risks as they address additional regulatory requirements. The full notice is available on the Nevada Gaming Control Board's website.