The next regular in-person commission meeting was held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in the Studio at Lottery Headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Ste. 330, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, and via livestream.
View a recording of the meeting here.
QUORUM ESTABLISHED
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 1. Open Session – November 28, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are a variety of different items that are routine in nature. If requested by a Commissioner, an item on the Consent Agenda may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under Commission Action Items at the end of the Agenda for further discussion and consideration.
1. New Instant Ticket Games
- #691 ($1) Gold Rush 7s
- #692 ($2) Gold Rush 7s Doubler
- #693 ($5) Gold Rush 7s Tripler
- #694 ($10) Gold Rush 7s Multiplier
- #695 ($20) Gold Rush 777
2. EGD Games and Component Testing a. Certified Lab Software, Hardware and Game Certifications: VLTs, Table Game Components, Instant Bingo Machines, Sports Wagering Systems and Kiosks (11/21/23 – 1/22/24)
3. Consent Agreements – Regulatory Violations
- Hollywood Casino – August 2023
- Horseshoe Casino – August and September 2023
- Live! Casino – July, August and September 2023
- MGM National Harbor – May, June, July and August 2023
- Rocky Gap Casino – August and September 2023
4. Consent Agreements – Mobile Sports Wagering Violations
- Hollywood – Penn – September 2023
- Live! Casino – FanDuel – July and August 2023
- Long Shot’s-BetFred – August 2023
5. Consent Agreements – Underage Violations
- Live! Casino – Case Nos. 2023-03-018 to -027
- MGM National Harbor – Case No. 2023-06-008 to -015 and 2023-06-016 to -026
6. Gaming License Application Denials/Revocations
7. Lottery Retailer License Revocations
8. Staff Reports
- James Nielsen, Deputy Director, Chief Operating Officer
- James Butler, Assistant Deputy Director, Chief of Staff
- Michael Eaton, Managing Director, Gaming
- John Mooney, Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight
- Solomon Ramsey, Managing Director, Sales and Marketing
- Paula Yocum, Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer
- Seth Elkin, Managing Director, Communications
- Holly Citko, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General
OPERATOR REPORTS
1. Hollywood Casino Perryville
Amy Brennan, General Manager
2. Ocean Downs Casino
Bobbi Jones, Interim General Manager
3. Live! Casino
Ryan Eller, General Manager
4. Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Brian Kurtz, General Manager
5. Horseshoe Casino – Baltimore
Randy Conroy, Vice President, General Manager
6. MGM National Harbor
Jeffrey Shrader, Vice President, Legal Counsel
G. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. John Martin, Director
COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
1. James Nielsen, Deputy Director, COO
CLOSED SESSION, if necessary
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
- The next Commission Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Maryland Lottery Headquarters and virtually.
ADJOURNMENT