Boomtown Casino fined $40,000 for linking to illegal offshore gambling sites
Boomtown Casino in Verdi, near Reno, has faced penalties after linking to unlicensed offshore gambling sites. The Nevada Gaming Control Board launched an investigation into the casino’s activities, which took place between March and August 2017. The case ended with a fine and an admission of oversight by the casino’s management.
The issue first came to light in March 2017 when a player reported concerns about the legality of the games to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Investigators later found that Boomtown had provided links to 15 casino websites, 11 of which allowed US citizens to gamble online. The casino, owned by BCH Gaming Reno, does not hold an internet gambling licence in Nevada.
During the investigation, the regulator accused Boomtown of violating the Wire Act. The casino admitted that a single employee—a graphic designer—had managed the links without proper oversight. Over the five-month period, Boomtown earned $1,621 in commission from referrals to these sites. To resolve the matter, Boomtown agreed to pay a $40,000 fine. The casino also committed to donating the $1,621 in earned commission to the Reno Problem Gambling Center.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board closed the case after Boomtown acknowledged the oversight and took corrective action. The casino’s fine and donation marked the end of the investigation, with no further penalties imposed. The incident highlighted the risks of improperly managed online gambling links in licensed venues.
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