The Commission meeting was held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, via live stream.
Click here to view a video recording of the meeting.
QUORUM ESTABLISHED
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Open Session – February 23, 2023
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the consent agenda are a variety of different contracts and 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
- #643 ($1) Cash Crush
- #644 ($5) Gold Bar Bingo
- #645 ($5) Bonus Cash Doubler
- #646 ($10) $600 Cash In Hand
- #647 ($20) $1 Million Royale
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 (2/9/23 – 3/9/23)
3. Consent Agreements – Regulatory Violations
- Horseshoe Casino – November 2022
- Live! Casino – September, October, and November 2022
- MGM National Harbor – October and November 2022
- Rocky Gap Casino – September, October, and November 2022
4. Gaming License Application Denials/Revocations
5. Request for Removal from the Mandatory Exclusion List
6. Lottery Retailer License Revocation
7. Staff Reports
- James Nielsen, Deputy Director, Chief Operating Officer
- James Butler, Assistant Deputy Director, Chief of Staff
- James Logue, 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, Acting 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 Sample, 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
VENDOR REPORTS
1. Scientific Games
Jeff Hale, General Manager
2. Pollard Banknote
Travis Priest, Director, Lottery Marketing
3. International Game Technology (IGT)
Gary Cherwinski, Account General Manager
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. John Martin, Director
COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
1. James Nielsen, Deputy Director, Chief Operating Officer
- Sole Source Contract – Baltimore Ravens (#2023-02)
- Award of Audit RFP contract
2. John Mooney, Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight Qualification
Hearings:
- iGamingCloud, Inc. – Online Sports Wagering Operator License Applicant
- Veterans Services Corporation – Mobile Sports Wagering License Applicant
- Whitman Gaming – Sports Wagering Facility (B-2) License Applicant
CLOSED SESSION, if necessary
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
- The next Commission Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., in person, at Lottery Headquarters, 1800 Washington Blvd, Ste. 330 – Studio, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, and via audio conference.
ADJOURNMENT