Gamblers will soon be able to use prepaid access cards to play slot machines in Nevada, a technological advancement that has some critics concerned that easier access to cash in a casino would broaden problem gambling.The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved amendments to two regulations that would allow the use of prepaid access instruments in conjunction with approved wagering accounts.The amendments take effect immediately, and technical standards will be published soon to guide companies. The amended regulations enable state Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett to administratively approve the use of equipment.New Jersey already allows the use of prepaid access cards. The company that petitioned the Gaming Control Board for regulatory changes, Las Vegas-based Sightline Interactive, has contracts with three companies there.The changes approved by regulators would give slot players some of the same access to funds enjoyed by race and sports book gamblers and online poker players.Here's how it would work: A player who wants to use an access card in a slot machine would first have to register at a casino with identification that verifies a player's address and date of birth. Registration would also tie a player to a casino's loyalty card. Players could then load the cards at their banks by transferring funds from a checking or savings account.Read the full article <a href="http://vegasinc.com/business/gaming/2014/feb/21/slot-players-will-be-able-use-prepaid-access-cards/?_ga=1.164576890.47528457.1379951464" >here</a>.
