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Gaming Regulators Loosen Work Card Proposal

“In the newest draft of proposed revisions in the work permit application and approval process for casino employees, regulators dropped use of arrest records as a reason for denial. The revised language, made available at Thursday’s meeting of the state Gaming Control Board in Carson City, makes a conviction the only basis for denial.

“…Gaming officials said the change was made in the draft after consulting with the state attorney general’s office.

“`This latest version moves us in the direction we’d like to see these regulations go. We’re certainly heartened by what we see,’ said Gary Peck of Las Vegas, executive director of the ACLU in Nevada.

“Still, Peck said his organization opposes a waiver on the back of the application form that absolves officials of any liability during their investigation of an applicant. He contended the investigation of a gaming employee shouldn’t be conducted in the same manner as one for someone who wants to hold a license.

“…`There should be clearly stated language so law enforcement doesn’t use this (information) to launch additional investigations. The regulations could include a preamble that says if local law enforcement does use such information, they do so under the context of state gaming regulations,’ Peck said.

“…Tom Stoneburner, director of the Reno-based Alliance for Workers’ Rights, lauded gaming regulators for their work on the revised regulations and said they will benefit gaming employees throughout the state. But he said he also is troubled by the lack of guaranteed confidentiality of information workers provide.

“…Under terms of the new rules, gaming work cards issued by a law enforcement agency in one Nevada jurisdiction would be valid throughout the state. All supervisors and employees who handle money in licensed gambling businesses are required to undergo background checks…”

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