Nevada Regulators Recommend Five Sportsbook Licenses
The Gaming Control Board unanimously recommended licensing William Hill for five locations across the state, including Terrible's and Boomer's sportsbooks.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Gambling
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to recommend licensing William Hill for five sportsbook locations, including Terrible's Casino sites in Indian Springs, Carlin and Searchlight, and Boomer's Sports Book sites in Dayton and Virginia City. The Nevada Gaming Commission could grant the licenses at its Nov. 19 meeting.
Why it matters
The recommendations expand the number of licensed sportsbook operators and locations in Nevada, a state where sports betting is tightly regulated. The board's action moves the applications toward final approval by the Gaming Commission.
The five recommended locations are Terrible's Casino in Indian Springs, Terrible's Casino in Carlin, Terrible's Searchlight Casino in Searchlight, Boomer's Sports Book at the Nevada Nugget in Dayton, and Boomer's at the Delta Saloon in Virginia City. The Gaming Commission's final decision remains pending.
The players
Caesars Entertainment Inc.
A major casino operator headquartered in Las Vegas that partners with Terrible's on its sportsbook locations.
William Hill
A sportsbook brand that has added or expanded locations in Nevada, including at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Hotel Nevada in Ely.
Joe Asher
The owner of Boomer's Sports Book, who has been a frequent applicant for Nevada gaming licenses.
The details
The board voted without discussion and waived appearances by the operators, which included William Hill and Boomer's Sports Book, both of which had appeared before regulators multiple times in recent months. The Terrible's sportsbooks operate under a strategic partnership between Caesars Entertainment Inc. and Las Vegas-based Terrible's.
Timeline
July: Caesars and Terrible's connected to keep the Primm Valley Resort sportsbook operating after a 17-day shutdown.
Nov. 4, 2026: The Control Board unanimously recommended the five sportsbook licenses.
Nov. 19: The Nevada Gaming Commission could grant the licenses at its meeting.
End of 2026: Boomer's looks to have 20 branded books open across the state.
Season Trajectory
The recommendations continue a pattern in which Nevada regulators have approved sportsbook operations at casinos and smaller venues, including William Hill's additions at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and Hotel Nevada in Ely. The licenses would extend that statewide footprint to rural communities.
Bettors in rural Nevada communities such as Indian Springs, Carlin, Searchlight, Dayton and Virginia City could gain access to licensed sportsbooks if the Gaming Commission approves the applications. Final approval would determine when those locations open to customers.
The takeaway
Nevada's licensing process keeps sportsbook expansion under state regulatory review, so the Gaming Commission's Nov. 19 vote will determine which of the recommended locations move forward.
What happens next
The Nevada Gaming Commission is scheduled to consider the five sportsbook licenses at its Nov. 19 meeting.
Further reading
Explore more on Gambling in Nevada, where sportsbook licensing continues to expand across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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