The regulations are silent on those topics. Michela said regulators would monitor how much new wagering business is generated by having esports available to bettors and whether there would be a need for further amending the rules as it applies to the age of competitors or the use of performance-enhancing drugs during competition. “I think it’s a good approach and something we can draw upon from our experience in the future.” “It’s something that’s somewhat unique for us putting together a committee and formulating regulations,” said board member Phil Katsaros, who was attending his last meeting as a board member after completing a four-year term.

The process of having a special committee draft the regulation was an unusual part of the process. Senior Deputy Attorney General John Michela summarized highlights of the amendment in a 15-minute presentation before the board. The regulations were developed by the eight-member Esports Technical Advisory Committee, which began work in March and delivered proposed amendments to the Control Board in October. Sportsbooks also will be required to watch for potential match-fixing patterns. The amendments tweak the regulation to incorporate wagering on esports, with sportsbook managers responsible for monitoring and reporting betting irregularities to Control Board authorities.Īs in traditional sports betting, the esports additions prohibit players, coaches, managers and agents of teams from placing bets. Regulations approved Wednesday are amendments to Regulation 22, the guidelines for traditional sports wagering. Other venues, including the MSG Sphere at The Venetian, have indicated a desire to offer esports competitions. 26, the regulation would take effect immediately.Įsports has taken hold in Las Vegas with regularly scheduled competitions that can be viewed online and tournaments at the HyperX Arena at Luxor. If approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission when it meets Jan. The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Wednesday recommended approval of regulatory amendments that would permit betting on esports in 2-0 vote. (Erik Verduzco / Las Vegas Review-Journal) state is inching close to allowing the public to bet on esports video game competitions, which can draw thousands of spectators and has a huge following in Asia and Europe.

Players compete during the Fortnite tournament 'Friday Night Frags'at the HyperX Esports Arena inside the Luxor hotel-casino in Las Vegas, on Friday, Jan.

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