Part III: Business & Regulation · Gaming Regulation & Compliance
Gaming Commission / Gaming Control Board
Licensing & RegulatoryVERIFIED
A government agency or statutory authority responsible for regulating casino gaming within a jurisdiction. Gaming commissions typically perform functions including: issuing and revoking gaming licenses; conducting suitability investigations of applicants and licensees; enforcing gaming laws and regulations; approving gaming equipment and systems; investigating violations; imposing disciplinary sanctions; and ensuring gaming operations are free from criminal influence. The structure and powers of gaming commissions vary significantly by jurisdiction.
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One entry from the Casino Industry Glossary, 1,090 terms written for surveillance, compliance and operations professionals rather than for players. Definitions describe industry usage; where a term carries a regulatory meaning, verify against the instrument that governs your jurisdiction.