NGCB Says It Didn’t Force Prediction Market Conference Out of Las Vegas Casino
The NGCB denies pressuring ARIA to cancel a prediction market conference, which organizers claim was moved to New York City.Summary
A prediction market conference originally scheduled at the ARIA Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was moved to New York City after organizers claimed their Las Vegas venue contract was terminated due to pressure from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The NGCB refuted these claims, stating in a statement to Casino.org that it did not direct, request, or pressure any licensee or venue to cancel the event. The regulator emphasized that while licensees must adhere to all laws and prevent actions that bring discredit to the state or industry, the NGCB does not dictate which conferences can be hosted. This stance contrasts with the organizers' assertion that regulatory pressure was the sole reason for the move. The article notes that Las Vegas has previously hosted prediction market conferences, such as the 'Prediction Conference' at MEET Las Vegas, suggesting that the NGCB would not likely force such events out of the city.
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