This regular in-person commission meeting was held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via livestream.
View a recording of the meeting here.
QUORUM ESTABLISHED
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Open Session – February 22, 2024
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
- #700 ($1) Lucky 13
- #702 ($5) Gold Bar Bingo 5th Edition
- #703 ($10) Money Rush
- #719 ($2) Magic 8 Ball™
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 (2/20/24 – 3/25/24)
3. Consent Agreements – Regulatory Violations
- Hollywood Casino – October 2023
- Live! Casino – November 2023
- MGM National Harbor – November 2023
- Rocky Gap Casino – November and December 2023
4. Consent Agreements – Mobile Sports Wagering Violations
- BetMGM – October 2023
- Crab Sports – November 2023
- DraftKings – October 2023
- Hollywood-Penn – November 2023
- Maryland Stadium Sub-FBG – December 2023
5. Consent Agreements – Sports Wagering Violations
- Maryland Stadium Sub-FBG – October 2023
6. Consent Agreements – Underage Violations
- Hollywood Casino – Case Nos. 2023-01-002 and -003
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, General Manager
3. Live! Casino
Ryan Eller, General Manager
4. Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Brian Kurtz, General Manager
5. Horseshoe Casino – Baltimore
Lee Howard, Vice President, Gaming
6. MGM National Harbor
Melonie Johnson, President and COO
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, COO
- Proposed Amendments to Sports Wagering Regulations
CLOSED SESSION, if necessary
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
- The next Commission Meeting will be held on April 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Maryland Lottery Headquarters and virtual.
ADJOURNMENT