A 1991/1992 Nevada law (NRS 463.1605) requires that new non-restricted gaming licenses in counties with over 100,000 residents (essentially Clark/Washoe) must be operated within a "resort hotel". This requires at least 200 rooms, a 24-hour restaurant seating 60+, and a bar seating 30+.

Key Details on Nevada Hotel/Casino Regulations:

The Law: The restriction took effect in 1991, mandating that any new, large-scale (non-restricted) casino must be part of a hotel property.

Definition of Resort Hotel: To qualify, the establishment must have a gaming area, at least 200 hotel rooms, a permanent bar, and a 24/7 restaurant.

Grandfathered Exception: Properties with non-restricted licenses obtained before July 1, 1992, are exempt.

Loss of Status: If a grandfathered, non-hotel casino stops gaming for 24 consecutive months, they lose their exemption and must comply with the 200-room requirement.

"Temporary" Casinos: To maintain grandfathered status without a full hotel, operators may run small, short-term gaming operations to keep the license active.