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In an override of Governor Edward Carville’s veto, Nevada legislators legalized bookmaking.

The law explained that “the receiving of bets or wagers on horse races held without the state of Nevada shall be deemed to be a gambling game,” thereby making it permissible for those with a gambling license to take such bets on such events.

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