In a significant move against the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has proposed eliminating the requirement for licensees to mention the NCPG in their problem gambling programs. This revision of Regulation 5.170 allows licensees to reference only the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling or other NGCB-approved organizations.
This change comes amid uncertainty surrounding the NCPG, especially following its acceptance of a $2 million contribution from a prediction market, which has sparked criticism within the gaming industry. In response to the NCPG’s controversial position on prediction markets—deemed illegal by some state jurisdictions—several organizations, including state gaming control boards, have discontinued their memberships with the NCPG, leading to the resignation of its Executive Director, Heather Maurer.
Regulation 5.170 mandates gaming establishments to provide materials about problem gambling, including contact information for support services. Currently, this includes the NCPG’s toll-free number. However, the NGCB’s proposed amendment would remove the NCPG reference in favor of state-specific resources, reinforcing local support channels like the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling.
Before this regulatory change can take effect, it must be approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC), which serves as the final authority on gaming policy in the state.
