Monday, March 27, 2006

Gaming Control Board is a governmental body or agency charged with regulating casino gaming in a defined geographical area, usually a state. The official name of this regulatory body varies among jurisdictions. The most frequent variations include substituting the word gaming for either Gambling or Casino substituting the word Board for Commission, and sometimes omitting the word Control. Use of the word Gaming instead of Gambling or Casino is a relatively recent development as it is considered to have fewer negative connotations. Also, it is more appropriate than Casino in jurisdictions where authorized gaming activity is not necessarily limited to traditional casino-style buildings. Read further...