EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-79867 and 333-100517 of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated July 28, 2013, relating to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2013.

/S/ Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas, P.C.

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Houston, Texas

July 28, 2013

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