This regular in-person commission meeting was held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, 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
Open Session – September 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
- #677 ($3) Bonus Crossword 6th Edition
- #678 ($5) Power Up
- #679 ($10) $100,000 Payout
- #680 ($20) $500,000 Crossword 2nd Edition
- #681 ($50) $5,000,000 CASH
2. EGD Games and Component Testing
Certified Lab Software, Hardware and Game Certifications: VLTs, Table Game Components, Instant Bingo Machines, Sports Wagering Systems and Kiosks (9/26/23 – 10/24/23)
3. Consent Agreements – Regulatory Violations
- Hollywood Casino – June 2023
- Horseshoe Casino – June 2023
- Live! Casino – March, April, May, June 2023
- Ocean Downs Casino – May and June 2023
- Rocky Gap Casino – May and June 2023
4. Consent Agreements – Mobile Sports Wagering Violations
- BetMGM – December 2022; May 2023
- DraftKings – January 2023
- Hollywood-Penn Interactive – June 2023
5. Consent Agreements – Sports Wagering Violations
- Bingo World – June 2023
6. Consent Agreements – Underage Violations
- Live! Casino – Case No. 2023-03-009 to -017
7. Gaming License Application Denials/Revocations
8. Lottery Retailer License Revocation
9. 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
Yvonne Mrha, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
John Martin, Director
CLOSED SESSION, if necessary
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next Commission Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Maryland Lottery Headquarters and virtually.
ADJOURNMENT