The Commission held a meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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QUORUM ESTABLISHED
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Open Session – March 27, 2025
CLOSED SESSION
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
- $2 #759 Ravens™ x2
- $10 #760 Ravens™ x10
- $5 #761 Break the Bank
- $10 #762 $100,000 Crossword 9th Edition
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 (3/26/25 – 4/22/25)
3. Consent Agreements – Regulatory Violations
- Hollywood Casino – December 2024
- Ocean Downs Casino – November 2024
4. Consent Agreements – Mobile Sports Wagering Violations
- Penn Cecil MD/Penn Sports Interactive – December 2024
5. Gaming License Application Denials/Revocations
6. Lottery Retailer License Revocations
7. Staff Reports
- James Nielsen, Deputy Director, Chief Operating Officer
- James Butler, Assistant Deputy Director, Chief of Staff
- Craig Lindsey, Managing Director, Administration
- Michael Eaton, Managing Director, Gaming
- John Mooney, Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight
- Paula Yocum, Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer
- Solomon Ramsey, Managing Director, Sales and Marketing
- Seth Elkin, Managing Director, Communications
- Holly Citko, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General
OPERATOR REPORTS (Each Operator is limited to 5 minutes)
1. Hollywood Casino Perryville
Carolina Davis, Director of Finance
2. Ocean Downs Casino
Bobbi Jones, General Manager
3. Live! Casino
Max Fisher, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
4. Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Brian Kurtz, General Manager
5. Horseshoe Casino – Baltimore
Jacob Witmer, Senior Vice President, General Manager
6. MGM National Harbor
Melonie Johnson, President, CEO
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. John Martin, Director
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
1. Jennifer Beskid, Director, Legislation and Policy
COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
1. James Nielsen, Deputy Director, COO
- Instant Ticket Printing Contracts – Pollard Bank Note, Scientific Games and International Game Technologies – 3-year Renewal Option (#2019-05)
- Sole Source Contract #2025-01 – Baltimore Ravens Limited Partnership
- Proposed Amendments to Lottery Regulations
2. John Mooney, Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight
- Video Lottery Operation License Renewal – Penn Cecil Maryland, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Perryville
CLOSED SESSION, if necessary
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
- The next Commission Meeting will be held on May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Maryland Lottery Headquarters.
ADJOURNMENT