The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has unanimously recommended approval for Park MGM’s new recorded gaming salon, which now requires a final endorsement from the state’s Gaming Commission on March 26.
The new gaming salon offers a contrasting take on high-roller gambling in Las Vegas by utilizing technology to record audio and video of an individual’s play, with MGM Resorts International providing forms which give the operator permission to film bystanders in the space.
Chandler Pohl, VP and Legal Counsel of MGM Resorts’ regulatory division, stated the operator was inspired to develop the salon near its T-Mobile Arena facility to encourage those attending concerts and sporting events to gamble within the space afterwards.
“There’s a natural flow of individuals coming from T-Mobile, and as T-Mobile is holding more events, Park MGM’s appeal has grown to the point that (it) has decided to apply for a gaming salon,” Pohl said.
“Our MGM Interactive team has believed that there is some interest in the gaming community for the recording of people’s play. This will be the first one of its kind where…the public could enter the space and game as per normal, and there would be an opportunity that the play could be recorded and shared with the people…should they want a copy.
“It’s much like when you ride the roller coaster at New York-New York, afterwards you can buy a photo of yourself on the roller coaster.”
Pohl also brought attention to the role of influencers in building the gaming salon’s presence in Las Vegas, confirming anyone who desires to publicize their play can make a recording for broadcast and streaming purposes.
MGM Resorts will also provide signage around the gaming salon to alert those not on camera that filming may be in progress.
MGM Resorts International and BetMGM pledged more than $1m toward responsible gaming initiatives on February 26 to honor Problem Gambling Awareness Month, running across March 2026
