“Never before had the regulations in Nevada, or statutes, touched upon this.” “For the past 30 years, there have been no age restrictions in the regulations or laws in charitable lotteries,” he said. The control board unanimously passed a motion that would allow those under 18 to participate in charitable lotteries - including raffles - if a parent or legal guardian purchases the tickets for them.īoard members also voted to eliminate a section regarding age requirements in their recommendation to the commission.Īccording to board member Philip Katsaros, this is the first time regulators in Nevada have tried to set such a rule.
While representatives from a number of organizations argued that charitable lotteries and games are an important source of income for nonprofits, others said allowing children to take part in these games could put them at risk for developing gambling disorders.Ī draft regulation under consideration prohibits those under 21 from playing in any charitable game, and those under 18 from entering or collecting winnings from any charitable lottery, with some exemptions. The motion is set to be reviewed by the Nevada Gaming Commission, which deferred action on amendments to the regulation last week.Ī section regarding age restrictions was at the center of debate during the meeting. (Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal) gaming regulators are looking to instill restrictions on who can take part in charitable games and lotteries.įollowing a Thursday workshop, the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended amendments to Regulation 4A, which governs games of chance that raise money for charitable causes.
Sandra Morgan, chairwoman of the state Gaming Control Board, speaks during a board meeting at the Grant Sawyer Building in Las Vegas, Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
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