BurraPay launches crypto payments at Sahara on the Las Vegas Strip
NGCB approved the system; rollouts planned across Nevada casinos
Key Takeaways
- BurraPay deployed its crypto payments platform at Sahara Resort, the first property on the Las Vegas Strip to offer crypto-to-chips or tickets.
- The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved BurraPay in early 2026 to operate within Nevada’s regulated gaming market.
- BurraPay offers a fully integrated platform and an over-the-counter solution supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin with blockchain monitoring for AML and risk detection.
- The company is authorised in six states and plans activations at several Nevada casinos in the coming weeks, working with gaming commissions for 2027.
BurraPay deployed its cryptocurrency payments platform at Sahara Resort last month, making the property the first on the Las Vegas Strip to let customers exchange crypto for chips or tickets to wager in the gaming floor. The company received approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) in early 2026 to operate within the state’s regulated gaming market.
What BurraPay offers at Sahara
Players can fund wagers across Sahara by depositing cryptocurrency in exchange for chips or tickets. BurraPay said its product includes two modes:
A fully integrated platform that connects directly to player-account management systems in land-based casinos, iGaming and online sportsbooks.
An over-the-counter solution designed for rapid deployment in traditional casinos.
Both solutions use BurraPay’s portfolio of patented technologies for secure, AML-compliant use of cryptocurrencies — including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin — in casino environments, and blockchain monitoring tools capable of detecting problem-gambling behaviour in real time.
“Players and operators are ready for a new way to pay,” said Luke Millanta, co-founder and CTO of BurraPay.
Origins and expansion in Nevada
In June 2026 BurraPay became the first compliant crypto payment provider to operate in Nevada with its partnership with Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas, processing the first legal, crypto-funded sports bet in the state. The company said the downtown launch demonstrated the service’s viability, and that “bringing that experience to the Las Vegas Strip was the natural next step,” Millanta added.
Craig Pleva, general manager of Sahara, commented: “Expanding out payment options to include cryptocurrency is a natural next step, giving our guests greater flexibility and convenience while embracing innovation shaping the future of Las Vegas.”
Deployment plan and regulation
A BurraPay spokesperson told CDC Gaming the company is in talks with other Nevada casinos and plans activations at several properties in the coming weeks. Lauren Coombs said they are working “deliberately with each jurisdiction and gaming commission to ensure that they feel comfortable with the platform,” and that they continue to address regulatory concerns.
BurraPay is currently approved or authorised for use in six states and is in discussions with several tribal gaming commissions as well as commercial jurisdictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does BurraPay’s implementation at Sahara allow customers to do?
The implementation lets customers deposit cryptocurrency to receive chips or tickets they can use to wager on Sahara’s gaming floor; the service supports Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.
What is BurraPay’s regulatory status in Nevada?
The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved BurraPay in early 2026 to operate in the state’s regulated gaming market; BurraPay previously processed Nevada’s first legal crypto-funded sports bet at Circa Resort & Casino in June 2026.
What technological options does BurraPay provide to casinos?
BurraPay provides a fully integrated platform that connects to player-account management systems and an over-the-counter solution for rapid deployment; both use patented technologies and blockchain monitoring for AML and problem-gambling detection.
What are BurraPay’s expansion plans for 2027?
BurraPay plans activations at multiple Nevada casinos in the coming weeks and is working deliberately with each jurisdiction and gaming commission on its 2027 schedule; the company is authorised in six states and is in talks with tribal and commercial regulators.
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Isabela Fuentes
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Isabela Fuentes covers payments and fintech in the gambling industry — processor and PSP deals, payment-method launches, crypto rails, and the compliance shifts that decide what players can pay with at the cashier. She opens with the deal or launch, names the companies and methods precisely, and translates the jargon into what operators and players gain or lose. From PIX and open banking to stablecoin settlement, Isabela Fuentes follows the money moving the sector.
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