Sahara Las Vegas has become the first Strip property to accept cryptocurrency for gaming transactions, allowing customers to exchange Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin for chips, tickets and other gaming funds at the casino cage. The service is provided through BurraPay, a payment platform designed to meet U.S. gaming regulatory requirements with anti-money laundering safeguards and blockchain monitoring technology.
The deployment follows BurraPay's June launch at an unnamed downtown Las Vegas casino, which the company said made it the first cryptocurrency payment provider to operate in Nevada's regulated gaming market. The platform offers both integrated systems for casino player accounts and an over-the-counter solution for land-based properties.
"Expanding our payment options to include cryptocurrency is a natural next step," Sahara General Manager Craig Pleva said in a statement. BurraPay co-founder and CTO Luke Millanta said the Strip deployment reflects growing interest from casino operators and customers.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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