How quickly could Trump build casino in Las Vegas?



With four acres of land a short walk from Las Vegas Boulevard, President Donald Trump and his business partner Phil Ruffin have an opportunity to build a casino near one of the busiest parts of the Strip. And, according to a recent Forbes article, that’s exactly what they’re thinking about doing.

The fact that Trump is president wouldn’t technically prevent him from holding a gaming license. Nevada gaming regulations, specifically Regulation 11, say Nevada’s government employees and politicians cannot hold a gaming license but they don’t address federal officeholders at all.

Still, Regulation 11 could offer guidance should a federal politician apply for a license, says A.G. Burnett, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board — which along with the Nevada Gaming Commission regulates gaming in Nevada.

“It’s rare that we have someone who is an elected official asking for gaming approval,” Burnett said. “(The regulation) says a gaming license cannot be held by someone who holds office in the state of Nevada or any of its political subdivisions. So it wouldn’t address federal politicians. But it might be looked to in terms of policy guidance if a federal public official applied for gaming license.”

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