A Nevada legislative committee studying the impact of new technology on the gaming industry will also explore ways Nevada can protect its licensed online poker sites from competition from illegal offshore casinos.
A recommendation to consider options was made at the inaugural meeting of a 13-member interim study committee, according to published reports.
Topics discussed by the committee included online gaming legislation, the clash between restricted and non-restricted gaming licensees and the effects new technology has on mobile and social gaming.
The committee is developing proposals for the 2015 legislative session.
One of the biggest challenges to the state is competition from illegal offshore sites, the committee members said, but acknowledged that offshore gaming sites still fall under federal gaming laws.
Committee members also want a status report on Gov. Brian Sandoval’s efforts to develop gaming compacts with other states that have legalized online poker.
