Nevada Gaming Control Board approves William Hill licences for three Terrible’s sites
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In brief
- The NGCB unanimously gave preliminary approval to William Hill licences at three Terrible’s properties.
- The Nevada Gaming Commission will likely consider the applications at its 19 November meeting.
- Five conditions apply, including surveillance inspections and an approved reserve agreement before wagering starts.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve nonrestricted licences for off-track parimutuel race and sports betting at three Terrible’s locations in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight. William Hill, a Caesars Entertainment subsidiary, moved a step closer to expanding in Nevada through a preliminary go-ahead for a tie-up with Terrible’s. The Nevada Gaming Commission is likely to take up the three applications at a meeting on November 19.
Final approval would take William Hill above 110 outlets in Nevada, a tally that includes kiosk-only sportsbooks as well as race and sportsbooks.
The three locations' preliminary approval came with five conditions attached to the license applications. William Hill has to report to the NGCB within 30 days any change in its agreement with the licensed locations, or any new agreement it creates. The NGCB Audit Division has to receive and approve an executed reserve agreement before computerized race and sports pool or parimutuel wagering operation commences. Within 60 days of issuance of a state gaming license, each location must have its surveillance system inspected and approved by the NGCB Enforcement Division. Converting a location from a kiosk operation to a manned operation, or the reverse, requires prior administrative approval by the NGCB chair or the chair’s designee.
Eric Hession, who is president of Caesars Digital, issued a statement to CDC Gaming. He said the Terrible’s partnership is helping extend a statewide sportsbook network “from Las Vegas to smaller Nevada communities.” The company added by email that it keeps putting money into new sites, upgrades to properties and partnerships throughout the state.