Nevada Gaming Commission worried about legal weed drawing federal attention

Nevada Gaming Commission worried about legal weed drawing federal attention

LAS VEGAS The Nevada Gaming Commission hopes to address the problems the states legalization of recreational marijuana present during an upcoming special meeting.

The Las Vegas Sun reports the commission will meet Thursday to discuss ways the states gaming companies can disassociate themselves from something that is technically illegal.

Though the state has legalized recreational pot, using and selling marijuana is still a violation of federal law.

State gaming laws and regulations specifically prohibit behavior by gaming licensees that would discredit the industry. Nevadas gaming regulators say violating ...

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