Nevada SB 40 Will Not Apply to Poker: Staking Can Continue Nevada SB 40 Will Not Apply to Poker: Staking Can Continue
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Key Takeaways
  • The intention of the bill is to reduce the risk of money-laundering, but vague language opened possibility for broader interpretation.
  • “Just to clarify, this isn’t a poker bill—it is solely related to sports betting only,” explains NGCB chairman explains.

After reading articles on SB 40, the Nevada bill which industry insiders feared could end poker staking in the state, the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board has told Poker Industry PRO that poker will not be affected.