Are Skill-Game Apps Legal in Nevada?
This page covers skill-game apps you play on your phone in Nevada. Skill machines in Nevada bars, gas stations and convenience stores are a separate question this page doesn't cover.
Yes, cash play is on in Nevada. Skillz, operated by Firy Inc. (NYSE: FIRY), runs our cash matches and has not switched it off there. 11 of our 12 games offer cash matches in Nevada; Carrom has none anywhere yet. All 5 of Nevada's neighbors have cash play at the Skillz level too. Nevada has no state income tax.
That status is Skillz's platform decision for Nevada, not a court ruling, and states use different skill-versus-chance tests.
Which Atay games offer cash play in Nevada
| Game | Cash play in Nevada | US App Store listing, checked Sep 24, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Solitaire Real Cash | Available | Lists 7 states, not Nevada |
| Gin Rummy Cash | Available | Lists 7 states, not Nevada |
| Ball Pool Cash | Available | Lists 11 states, not Nevada |
| Sugar Cash | Available | Lists 5 states, not Nevada |
| Word Money | Available | Lists 5 states, not Nevada |
| Bingo Prizes | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Nevada |
| Block Puzzle | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Nevada |
| Bubble Prizes | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Nevada |
| Crossword Cash | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Nevada |
| Pachinko Cash | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Nevada |
| Word Search Cash | Available | No state list printed; Skillz allows Nevada |
| Carrom | Free play only | Cash not yet enabled (open beta) |
Play in Nevada
Every game plays free first, so Nevada players can learn one before any entry fee.
Browse the gamesHow prizes are taxed in Nevada
Nevada is one of nine states with no state income tax, with Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Nevada doesn't tax prizes won there, though a home state elsewhere may tax its residents. Federally, prizes are taxable income for Nevada players with or without a tax form; see 1099s and Skillz winnings under $2,000.
Cash play in states bordering Nevada
Every state bordering Nevada has cash play at the Skillz level. Ball Pool Cash's listing also excludes neighboring Arizona.
Questions about skill-game apps in Nevada
Can I play Atay games for cash in Nevada?
Yes, 11 of our 12 games offer cash matches in Nevada. Carrom has no cash play yet.
Does it matter where in Nevada I am?
No. Skillz sets eligibility by state from your phone's location, so Las Vegas and Carson City get the same answer.
Do I need to do anything when I drive from Nevada into Arizona?
No. Arizona also has cash play at the Skillz level, and the app checks your location when you play. One difference: Ball Pool Cash's listing excludes Arizona.
Does Nevada tax prizes from skill-game apps?
No. Nevada has no state income tax. Federal tax still applies to the prizes, whether or not a tax form arrives.
Nevada status per the Skillz help center (eligibility, cash-disabled areas, skill-game legality) and US App Store listings. General information, not legal advice; Skillz can change cash availability.