London-based Entain PLC, a British sports wagering company partnering with MGM Resorts International’s BetMGM unit, has been recommended for temporary licensing, failing to land the permanent Nevada sportsbook license it sought.

The unanimous recommendation goes to the Nevada Gaming Commission for consideration on May 20, but Entain faces an uphill battle to convince commissioners to give it the final approval for the unrestricted license it wants.

Control Board members were impressed with the transition Entain has undergone since the company last appeared before it in 2019 and was given a two-year temporary license with direction to end any relationships with unlicensed sports-betting operations worldwide.