Boomtown Casino fined for linking to unlicensed offshore gambling sites
Boomtown Casino in Verdi, Nevada, has faced penalties after linking its website to unlicensed offshore gambling platforms. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) accused the casino of failing to monitor its online operations, resulting in violations of the Wire Act.
Between March and August 2017, Boomtown partnered with Affiliate Edge and Deck Media to offer free-play casino games on its site. However, these games included links to real-money gambling platforms based in Curacao. Of the 15 linked sites, 11 actively allowed and encouraged US players to wager with real cash.
The NGCB claimed Boomtown neglected proper oversight of its website and employees. The casino initially denied running an unlicensed online casino, arguing its management had no knowledge of the real-money gambling connections. Eventually, Boomtown admitted to all allegations and chose not to contest the charges. As part of the settlement, the casino agreed to donate its $1,621 commission from the referrals to the Reno Problem Gambling Center. The NGCB imposed a $40,000 fine but acknowledged the incident as an oversight rather than deliberate wrongdoing. Public records up to March 2026 show no other Nevada casinos have faced similar investigations since 2017 for linking to unlicensed gambling sites.
The case has now been resolved with Boomtown accepting full responsibility. The casino will pay a fine and redirect its referral earnings to a problem gambling support service. No further action is expected against the venue.
