If a person self-excludes in Ohio, can they gamble anywhere in Vegas?
We put your question to Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) Senior Economic Analyst Michael Lawton. Here's what he told us.
“Self-exclusion in another state does not (by itself) prohibit a person from entering and/or gambling in a Nevada casino.”
There is a codicil to Lawton’s answer.
“Sometimes a person’s self-exclusion agreement in another state may also include their agreeing not to enter/patronize affiliated casinos in other jurisdictions. For instance, a person self-excludes from Caesars Indiana and agrees not to enter any Caesars Entertainment property in the U.S. But that would be based on the agreement and not something facilitated through the NGCB.”
In other words, if you excluded from Caesars’ Scioto Downs in Ohio by mutual accord, it’s up to Caesars to enforce your voluntarily banning yourself from its other properties, including in Nevada. Which the company will almost certainly do if you try to collect any winnings or accept comps, gifts, services, or anything of value in the Silver State.
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Kevin Rough
Nov-10-2024
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