The Nevada Gaming Commission on Oct. 23 approved a set of consent agenda items, new games and multiple personnel and operator licenses, in addition to several contested items that were handled individually.

Major items approved on the consent and regular agendas included:

- New slot/instant-game approvals: Family Feud and Big 6 Mega Money Wheel were approved as new games on the consent new-game agenda.
- Executive and key-employee licenses: Kenneth Ostempowski and Mark Hughes were approved for key executive roles (restricted item); Tammy Smith was approved as a key employee at Nevada Restaurant Services Inc.; Lawrence Woodhouse was approved as CFO of Neo Games Solutions LLC (Aristocrat Interactive); Timothy Brooks was approved as a key employee for two Henderson properties; Ofer (Ophir) Saloni of Evoke and other applicants were approved after individual hearings (some covered separately).
- Operator and route approvals: Joseph Jarvis’s application for El Cata Slots and its route licenses (El Cata Slots LLC at multiple restricted locations) was approved with conditions noted on the agenda.
- Transfer of interest: United Coin Machine Company’s transfer of interest at a 7-Eleven route location and related manager licensure were approved.
- Smaller-route, restricted and local approvals: Approvals included Apache Joe’s (Dylan Hamika), Brass Tap (Edwards Equity Holdings), Dottie’s No. 229 and other restricted-location applications; required conditions recorded on the agenda were adopted.

Most routine items passed on unanimous voice votes after the Gaming Control Board recommended approval; commissioners recorded “aye” votes on the motions.

Votes at a glance (selected approvals):
- New games Family Feud; Big 6 Mega Money Wheel — approved (nonrestricted new-game consent).
- Kenneth Ostempowski & Mark Hughes, key executive licenses — approved (restricted consent).
- Tammy Smith, key employee (Nevada Restaurant Services Inc.) — approved.
- Lawrence Woodhouse, CFO (Neo Games Solutions LLC / Aristocrat Interactive) — approved.
- Joseph Jarvis / El Cata Slots (route/operator, multiple restricted locations) — approved with the conditions on the agenda.
- Dylan Hamika / Apache Joe’s (restricted) — approved.
- Edwards Equity Holdings, Inc. (Brass Tap) and related trustee/retirement-plan filings — approved with agenda conditions.
- Dottie’s No. 229 (Nevada Restaurant Services) — approved with agenda conditions.

Why it matters: The routine approvals keep operators staffed and permits gaming companies to introduce approved products and continue daily operations. The package also reflects a steady stream of personnel changes and small-route operator transactions that are standard at a state gaming commission meeting.

What’s next: Staff will implement conditions noted on individual agenda items and continue routine licensure and monitoring. More contentious or high-profile matters from the meeting were handled separately.