Monarch Gaming applies for Nevada licence
Land-based licensee is second to apply for operator licence after South Point.
Land-based casino operator Monarch Gaming has become the second company to apply for an operator licence in the state of Nevada.
The operator, which owns the Atlantis resort and casino in Reno, joins Las Vegas-based South Point in looking to take advantage of its land-based licence, one of the criteria required to become an online operator in the Silver State, according to CardPlayer magazine.
South Point is also one of seven companies to have applied for a service provider licence, following Shuffle Master, which applied in December. The other applicants are 888, IGT, Bally Technologies, Cantor Gaming and Aristocrat.
The state finalised its regulatory framework in late December after debating new proposals earlier in the month, and lawmakers could be set to assess licence applications from February, although eGaming Review understands that relevant paperwork from some applicants has already been presented to the Nevada State Gaming Control Board for review.