Stricter rules for slot clubs like Dotty’s that are expanding to Stateline
Publisher’s note: It is not known how the ruling will affect operations at the old Bill’s Casino in Stateline.
By Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Sun
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday amended its regulation for licensing small casinos, placing more requirements on establishments like the Dotty’s chain.
The amended regulation will require slot parlors like Dotty’s to build new amenities within two years to maintain their licenses.
Dotty’s caters primarily to women who don’t like traditional bars and taverns.
Under terms of the revised Regulation 3.015, licensees will now be required to have a permanent bar with seating for at least nine customers, a contract or service agreement with a licensed liquor distributor and facilities to serve alcohol by the drink, and a restaurant of at least 2,000 square feet with seating for at least 20 customers. Establishments also must be open at least 12 hours a day, if the company wants to have more than four slot machines. With a restricted license for small operations, companies can have up to 15 slots.
Representatives of Dotty’s, the company that has been linked to the debate, haven’t indicated what their next move will be. When Clark County passed an ordinance listing similar requirements, the company filed a lawsuit.
Dotty’s chief operating officer, Michael Eide, estimated remodeling its 60 properties in the chain could cost the company $6 million.