Overview

• The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously approved the first major update to salon regulations in nearly two decades on September 26.
• The patron qualification threshold dropped from $300,000 to $20,000, replacing the long‑standing high bar set for salon access.
• Poker is now permitted in salons with a $10,000 minimum buy‑in per player and at least $20,000 staked to run a game.
• Slot machine minimums are now set by the licensee rather than a fixed $500 per spin, and casinos may convert salons to public play without prior written approval.
• A late amendment requires salons to log entry and exit times for qualified patrons and their guests, and guest stays may now extend up to 24 hours.