Nevada tightens rules for online gaming firms operating abroad
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has issued updated guidance for companies managing online games activities outside the state. The rules apply to current licensees, applicants, and affiliated firms operating in foreign markets. The Board aims to reduce risks linked to Nevada’s foreign games laws and regulations.
Under the new guidance, companies must conduct thorough due diligence before entering any overseas market. This includes internal compliance checks and legal consultations. Licensees must also keep a detailed register of decisions on the legality of each jurisdiction, ready for submission to the Board if requested.
The Board highlights that jurisdictions explicitly banning online games—or actively enforcing such bans—are automatically off-limits. Even if a region shows no recent enforcement, this does not mean online games are permitted. Companies must assess each market’s suitability, regardless of how their products are sold.
The rules cover all commercial models, from direct business-to-consumer platforms to business-to-business and aggregator partnerships. Firms using third-party distributors may rely on their partners’ due diligence, but only under strict contractual terms.
At present, no companies are publicly identified as licensed or in the process of applying with the Board for supervising online games outside Nevada.
The updated guidance sets clear expectations for Nevada’s games licensees operating abroad. Companies must now document their legal assessments and ensure compliance with both state and foreign regulations. Failure to follow these steps could lead to regulatory action under Nevada’s games laws.
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