Commission sustains Gaming Control Board objections; applicants may reapply after one year

Sep 18, 2026

The commission sustained objections to the gaming‑employee registrations for Paolo Velasco and Teria Smith after reviewing justice‑court records and nondisclosure on licensing applications; both were told they may reapply after one year.

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In two separate appeals heard Sept. 17, the Nevada Gaming Commission sustained the Gaming Control Board's objections to gaming‑employee registration for Paolo Velasco (case 26LV00277) and Teria/Tiria Smith (case 26LV00293). Both appeals centered on record incidents and the applicants' failure to disclose arrests on licensing applications.

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