City of Las Vegas

Department of Planning
Business Licensing Division
495 S. Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

Interactive Entertainment Center


Any establishment whose primary purpose is to provide technology enabled interactive entertainment, including, but not limited to, motion simulation, networked multi-site multi-player games, multi-media, and virtual reality based games for use by patrons of the establishment. Any other type of business to be conducted on the premises, including any separate-leased area of the premises, must be separately licensed and is subject to any background investigation applicable.

1. Confirm the proposed business location is within the Las Vegas city limits and properly zoned for this activity, if applicable. For information on planning, zoning, and building requirements, call (702) 229-6301 or visit City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.

2. Provide proof of compliance with the Nevada Secretary of State located at 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030. For additional information call (702) 486-2880 or visit their website at www.nvsilverflume.gov. Provide proof of compliance with the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 700 E Warm Springs Road, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. For additional information call (866) 962-3707 or visit their website at www.nvsilverflume.gov.

3. 30 days prior to commencing business, apply on-line at https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/dashboard.

4. Fees due at time application is submitted are $50.00 for each machine + $50.00 processing fee. Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

5. Business license applications are sent to the Planning Department and Fire Department for review and inspection, if applicable. Upon approval from these agencies and completion of all items listed above, the Business Licensing Division will issue your business license.