The early departure means the governor needs to fill two seats on the three-member regulatory panel.

After Watkins' departure, all three members of the panel that regulates the state’s largest industry will be Gov. Joe Lombardo’s appointees.

A gaming regulation change 17 years ago that gave federal investigators first crack at casino money laundering issues is the reason Scott Sibella plead guilty last week in federal court ahead of being disciplined by Nevada.

Billionaire investor Barry Diller was recommended for an unlimited license by the Nevada Gaming Control Board Wednesday as a board member with MGM Resorts International.

Sports betting provider GAN Ltd., which is expected to provide a platform for Red Rock Resorts, was recommended for a two-year limited license Wednesday.

Approval recommendations from the Gaming Control Board Wednesday could lead to a redevelopment of the Rio and the opening of the Fontainebleau later this year.

Gaming Control Board member George Assad criticized MGM Resorts International, saying the casino giant has made poor financial decisions.

Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella was cleared by the Nevada Gaming Control Board following a year-long investigation.

New Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick was out of state government for 30 years when Gov. Joe Lombardo appointed him to lead the regulatory agency last month.

A former Las Vegas judge, who once sanctioned by judicial overseers and whose son was involved in high-profile casino heist, is being named to the Gaming Control Board.

Gov. Joe Lombardo intends to appoint former Treasurer and Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki to the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Gov. Joe Lombardo will name Las Vegas attorney Kirk Hendrick as chairman of the Gaming Control Board. Hendrick is a former chief deputy attorney.

Hard Rock International, which is owned by Florida's Seminole Indian Tribe, says it will operate The Mirage for all 2023 before closing and renovating the iconic Strip resort.

Brittnie Watkins will become the second Black woman ever to chair the Nevada Gaming Control Board when she takes over on Dec. 1.

Brin Gibson has stepped down as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Board, two months before his term ended. Board member Brittnie Watkins will serve as temporary chairwoman.

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Gaming regulators are looking into allegations that Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella lied about his relationship with a gamblers and a restaurant at the Strip property is partially owned by a convicted felon.

Former Nevada District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti and former state Sen. Ben Kieckhefer are expected to join the Nevada Gaming Commission, filling the body’s two vacant seats, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Nevada Gaming Commission member Deborah Fuetsch resigned Tuesday, giving Gov. Steve Sisolak the opportunity to name seven of the eight regulators who oversee the state’s largest industry during his first term.