Nevada sports book faces Gaming Control Board complaint
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a complaint and is seeking an unspecified fine against the former Leroy's race and sports book company over several issues including alleged unauthorized acceptance of bets on the 2012 Kentucky Derby at certain locations.
The violations contained in the nine-page complaint dated Nov. 29 and made public Monday appear to have been self-reported and occurred before William Hill Plc acquired Las Vegas-based Leroy's Horse and Sports Place.
Gaming regulators approved the William Hill acquisition June 21. The state's Gaming Control Board is asking the Nevada Gaming Commission to impose an unspecified fine on Leroy's for the alleges violations.
Leroy's reported to the board on May 5 that it had accepted bets on the Kentucky Derby at four locations - Colorado Belle in Laughlin, Hooters Hotel in Las Vegas, Poker Palace in North Las Vegas and Stockmen's in Elko - licensed to accept sports wagers but not wagers on horseracing.
A William Hill official in Las Vegas declined to comment. As of Monday, no hearing has been scheduledContact reporter Chris Sieroty at csieroty@reviewjournal.com or 702-477-3893.
