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Gaming License Fees and Tax Rate Schedule


    Table of Contents

    Nonrestricted Gaming License

    "Restricted" Gaming License

    Special Notice

Nonrestricted Gaming License

Issued for the operation of games and/or tables only; or, for the operation of 16 or more slot machines only; or, for the operation of games and/or tables in conjunction with slot machines.

 Slot Machines:
 Annual Tax (Nonrestricted Gaming License)

(NRS 463.385) $250.00 per machine, payable in advance; computed on a prorated basis:

Machines placed in operation in the month of Amount due for each machine
January $125.00
February $104.17
March $83.33
April $62.50
May $41.67
June $20.83
July $250.00
August $229.17
September $208.33
October $187.50
November $166.67
December $145.83



 Slot Machines:
 Quarterly License Fee (Nonrestricted Gaming License)

(NRS 463.375) $20.00 per machine, payable in advance; no proration.



 Games:
 Annual License Fee (Nonrestricted Gaming License)

(NRS 463.380) Payable in advance; no proration, except that monthly proration will apply if the operation is new or the operation has been temporarily closed with the approval of the State Gaming Control Board.

Number of Games Fee Due
1 game $100.00 total
2 games $200.00 total
3 games $400.00 total
4 games $750.00 total
5 games $1,750.00 total
6-7 games $3,000.00 total
8-10 games $6,000.00 total
11-13 games $650.00 for each game
14-16 games $1,000.00 for each game
17 or more games $16,000.00 plus $200.00
for each game over 16



 Games:
 Quarterly License Fee (Nonrestricted Gaming License)

(NRS 463.383) payable in advance; no proration

For nonrestricted licensees operating 10 or less games
Number of Games Fee due
1 game $12.50 total
2 games $25.00 total
3 games $50.00 total
4 games $93.75 total
5 games $218.75 total
6-7 games $375.00 total
8-10 games $750.00 total

For nonrestricted licensees operating more than 10 games
Number of Games Fee due
1-16 games $125.00 each game
17-26 games $2,000.00 plus $1,200.00 for each game 17-26
27-35 games $14,000.00 plus $700.00 for each game 27-35
36 or more games $20,300.00 plus $25.00 for each game over 35



 Monthly Percentage Fee (Nonrestricted Gaming License)

(NRS 463.370) based on gross gaming revenue - payable on or before the 24th day of each month covering the preceding calendar month at the following rates.



 Live Entertainment Tax

(NRS 368A)

Restricted licensees are subject to a Live Entertainment Tax if all of the following three criteria are met:

1. Live entertainment is offered on your premises.

2. An admission charge or drink minimum is collected.

3. The facility in which the live entertainment is provided has a maximum seating/occupancy capacity of at least 200 as determined by the state fire marshal or other official.

The tax is paid quarterly and is payable on or before the 10th day of the month following the end of the preceeding calendar quarter.

Non-Restricted licensees who license more than 50 slot machines, more than 5 games or any combination thereof and offer live entertainment in a facility with a maximum occupancy/seating of less than 7500 are subject to a Live Entertainment Tax. For non-restricted locations who license less than 51 slot machines, less than 6 games or any combination thereof , the tax applies only if entertainment is provided in a facility with a maximum occupancy/seating of at least 200 and an admission charge is collected.

The tax rate is 10% of all amounts paid for food, refreshment, merchandise, and admission or similar charges while in live entertainment status. Live entertainment status commences either at the time entertainment starts or at the time when any charge such as admission, entertainment fee, minimum, cover, or similar charge is paid, whichever is earlier.

Non-Restricted licensees who offer live entertainment in an area with a maximum occupancy/seating of at least 7,500 are subject to a 5% tax on admission sales.

The tax for non-restricted licensees is payable on or before the 24th day of each month covering the preceding calendar month.


"Restricted" Gaming License

Issued for the operation of not more than 15 slot machines and no other games.



 Slot Machines:
 Annual Tax (Restricted Gaming License)

(NRS 463.385) $250.00 per machine payable in advance; computed on a prorated basis:

Machines placed in operation
in the month of
Amount due for each machine
January $125.00
February $104.17
March $83.33
April $62.50
May $41.67
June $20.83
July $250.00
August $229.17
September $208.33
October $187.50
November $166.67
December $145.83



 Slot Machines:
 Quarterly License Fee (Restricted Gaming License)

(NRS 463.373) payable in advance; no proration

Number of Slots Fee Due
1 slot $ 81.00
2 slots $162.00
3 slots $243.00
4 slots $324.00
5 slots $405.00
6 slots $546.00
7 slots $687.00
8 slots $828.00
9 slots $969.00
10 slots $1,110.00
11 slots $1,251.00
12 slots $1,392.00
13 slots $1,533.00
14 slots $1,674.00
15 slots $1,815.00



SPECIAL NOTICE

In addition to State administered gaming license fees and taxes, various other license fees and taxes may be required by the Federal Government and local governmental units throughout Nevada. Applicants for gaming licenses and existing gaming licensees should contact these other governmental units for information regarding the license fees and tax rates administered by them. Inquiries concerning reporting requirements should be directed to the Tax & License Division of the State Gaming Control Board.



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