Gaming Law in Nevada

This page covers gaming law as it applies in Nevada — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what gaming protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern gaming in Nevada

Nevada state law

Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 200 — Crimes Against the Person NV 200 § 200.481
Cited in 85 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 200 — Crimes Against the Person NV 200 § 200.471
Cited in 37 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 205 — Crimes Against Property NV 205 § 205.130
Cited in 24 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 41 — Gaming; Horse Racing; Sporting Events › Chapter 465 — Crimes and Liabilities Concerning Gaming NV 465 § 465.070
Cited in 22 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 41 — Gaming; Horse Racing; Sporting Events › Chapter 463 — Licensing and Control of Gaming NV 463 § 463.310
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title 41 — Gaming; Horse Racing; Sporting Events › Chapter 463 — Licensing and Control of Gaming NV 463 § 463.315
Cited in 20 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for gaming in Nevada.

National Indian Gaming Commissionagency
Federal agency that approves tribal gaming ordinances, regulates Class II gaming, and oversees minimum internal controls at tribal casinos across the country.
USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.

Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.