Nevada’s Gaming Commission approved Boomer’s Sportsbook’s licensing by a unanimous vote, reportedly. The sportsbook was expected to begin operating at The Commercial in Elko on 1 August, with planned launches at two other casinos a few days later and statewide mobile access.
The approval allows the sportsbook to proceed with its planned Nevada launch, subject to the stated schedule.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aruze Gaming Global, Empire Technological Group | Not stated | Nevada board recommends five-year limited licences for Aruze-linked applicants | Not stated | |
| Wynn Resorts | Not stated | Nevada Gaming Commission approves Wynn COO Brian Gullbrants’ licence | Not stated | |
| Merkur Group, Gaming Arts | Not stated | Nevada Gaming Commission approves Merkur licence and Gaming Arts acquisition | Not stated | |
| Merkur Group, Merkur Gaming US | Not stated | Nevada Gaming Commission licenses Merkur to manufacture and distribute gaming products | Not stated | |
| Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, The Venetian | Not stated | Nevada board recommends three Las Vegas casino executives for licences | Not stated |
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Boomer’s Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook are due to seek Nevada Gaming Commission approval on 18 December, after recommendations from the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Boomer’s proposes a kiosk-only sportsbook at the Mizpah Club in Tonopah, while Caesars plans to rebrand four northern Nevada sportsbooks. Boomer’s said it plans to open on 19 December if approved.
Boomer’s Sportsbook opened at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina y Casino in Nevada, replacing the William Hill-branded sportsbook, according to the company’s announcement. The Nevada Gaming Commission supported a Gaming Control Board recommendation limiting Fifth Street Gaming’s sportsbook revenue share to two years, after which further approval will be required; regulators also raised concerns about tax, audit and internal-control issues at the property.
Nevada’s Gaming Commission approved the change of sportsbook operator from William Hill to Boomer’s at Ojos Locos Sports Cantina y Casino in North Las Vegas. The Commission also backed a two-year limit on casino owner Fifth Street Gaming sharing sportsbook revenue, after tax and audit concerns; the company’s counsel said the property had addressed audit findings.
Boomer’s Sportsbook CEO Joe Asher and Caesars Digital head Eric Hession discussed prediction markets before Nevada’s Gaming Control Board on 8 July. Asher said their impact could not be quantified, while Hession agreed they were affecting sportsbook profits; the board has asked a court to hold Kalshi in contempt over alleged non-compliance with an order restricting sports betting in Nevada, which Kalshi says it has complied with.
Boomer’s Sportsbook is pursuing a deal to take over sportsbook operations at Bonanza Casino in Reno, reportedly pending approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission. The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended approval, with the commission scheduled to consider the proposal on 29 January 2026.