Nevada State Bill 165, which was introduced by state Sen. Ben Kieckhefer (R-Reno) as a vehicle to help spur economic development in the state, was passed and signed by Gov. Steve Sisolak—but not without “significant changes.” The changes were due in large part to video game publishers and tournament organizers (led by trade group the […]
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Nevada regulators approve ESL One Rio betting
Licensed sportsbooks will have the opportunity to offer wagers on the ESL One Rio Major, per an approval notice issued by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. With this exemption, Nevada licensees are permitted to post and accept bets on the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event in three different wager types: head to head, match winner, and […]
Nevada sportsbooks permitted to accept bets on League of Legends, Overwatch
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved wagers for the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), League of Legends Championship Series (LCS), and Overwatch League. In a string of approvals, Nevada regulators announced Thursday evening the state’s licensed sportsbooks would be permitted to post and accept bets on the LEC, LCS, and Overwatch League. The triad […]
Nevada to allow betting for CSGO through groundbreaking ruling
During the Covid-19 pandemic, traditional sports are on hiatus while esports are finding ways around the delays. Unfortunately, many people are missing the sports season they regularly bet on. Luckily, esports has taken one step towards a milestone: gaining the state of Nevada’s approval for people to place bets on them. On Wednesday, the Nevada […]
Nevada regulators approve betting on ESL Pro League
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved betting on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s ESL Pro League Season 11: North America in three wager types. With this ruling, regulators will allow all licensed bookmakers in Nevada to post and accept wagers on the tournament, under specific conditions. The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved wager types for: […]