The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to nominate Wayne Nix for inclusion in the state’s Black Book. The Nevada Gaming Commission will make the final decision later this month; Nix pleaded guilty in 2022 to illegal gambling and tax offences and is awaiting sentencing.
A commission decision could bar Nix from Nevada casinos, following his illegal betting operation and casino visits.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment | Not stated | Nevada Gaming Control Board nominates Wayne Nix for casino exclusion list | Not stated | |
| Not named | USD 100,000 | Nevada Gaming Commission upholds $100,000 fine and 15-year racing ban | Not stated | |
| Caesars Entertainment | USD 7,800,000 | Nevada Gaming Commission approves $7.8 million Caesars settlement | Not stated |
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The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the Gaming Control Board’s recommendation to add bookmaker Wayne Nix to the state’s casino exclusion list. Nix did not attend the hearing or contest the notice, and his federal sentencing was expected in March, the report said.
Wayne Nix, who ran an illegal sports gambling business in California, is awaiting sentencing for conspiracy, the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California said. His sentencing is expected in the coming months; former baseball player Yasiel Puig was convicted of obstruction and making false statements in a related case and is due to be sentenced on 26 May.
Nevada’s Gaming Commission will consider removing William Cammisano Jr. and Peter Ribaste from the state’s Black Book at the end of its scheduled meeting. The commission’s practice is to remove people from the list after their deaths; Cammisano died in 2023 and Ribaste in 2021.
Nevada’s Gaming Commission is due to consider adding Matthew Bowyer to the state’s Black Book and removing Francis Citro Jr, according to the report. The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended Bowyer’s permanent exclusion in January; removing Citro would allow him to perform in casinos.
Nevada’s Gaming Commission is due to review race book and sports pool licence applications at its 23 July 2026 meeting in Carson City. The agenda includes applications involving Caesars Sportsbook at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino and Boomer’s Sports Book at Baldini’s Sports Casino and Longstreet Inn & Casino; the Gaming Control Board has recommended approval for most cases, often subject to conditions.