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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums"Its rare that we have someone who is an elected official asking for gaming approval..."
How quickly could Trump build casino in Las Vegas?
With four acres of land a short walk from Las Vegas Boulevard, President Donald Trump and his business partner Phil Ruffin have an opportunity to build a casino near one of the busiest parts of the Strip. And, according to a recent Forbes article, thats exactly what theyre thinking about doing.
The fact that Trump is president wouldnt technically prevent him from holding a gaming license. Nevada gaming regulations, specifically Regulation 11, say Nevadas government employees and politicians cannot hold a gaming license but they dont address federal officeholders at all.
Still, Regulation 11 could offer guidance should a federal politician apply for a license, says A.G. Burnett, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board which along with the Nevada Gaming Commission regulates gaming in Nevada.
Its rare that we have someone who is an elected official asking for gaming approval, Burnett said. (The regulation) says a gaming license cannot be held by someone who holds office in the state of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions. So it wouldnt address federal politicians. But it might be looked to in terms of policy guidance if a federal public official applied for gaming license.
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/mar/31/how-quickly-could-trump-build-casino-in-las-vegas/
With four acres of land a short walk from Las Vegas Boulevard, President Donald Trump and his business partner Phil Ruffin have an opportunity to build a casino near one of the busiest parts of the Strip. And, according to a recent Forbes article, thats exactly what theyre thinking about doing.
The fact that Trump is president wouldnt technically prevent him from holding a gaming license. Nevada gaming regulations, specifically Regulation 11, say Nevadas government employees and politicians cannot hold a gaming license but they dont address federal officeholders at all.
Still, Regulation 11 could offer guidance should a federal politician apply for a license, says A.G. Burnett, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board which along with the Nevada Gaming Commission regulates gaming in Nevada.
Its rare that we have someone who is an elected official asking for gaming approval, Burnett said. (The regulation) says a gaming license cannot be held by someone who holds office in the state of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions. So it wouldnt address federal politicians. But it might be looked to in terms of policy guidance if a federal public official applied for gaming license.
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/mar/31/how-quickly-could-trump-build-casino-in-las-vegas/
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"Its rare that we have someone who is an elected official asking for gaming approval..." (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Apr 2017
OP
That is a great spot for a casino. It is across the street from the mall.
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 2017
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monmouth4
(9,708 posts)1. If we could just get rid of him this would not be an issue. n/t
DemocratSinceBirth
(99,710 posts)2. That is a great spot for a casino. It is across the street from the mall.
I wouldn't spend/lose a cent there though.
yortsed snacilbuper
(7,939 posts)3. Will trump do to Las Vegas what he did to Atlantic City?
Just wondering.