This Commission meeting was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Maryland Lottery and Gaming Headquarters in Baltimore.
View a recording of the meeting here.
QUORUM ESTABLISHED
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Open Session – June 25, 2026
CONSENT AGENDA
- New Instant Ticket Games
- $1 #831 5X the Cash
- $2 #832 10 the Cash
- $5 #833 20X the Cash
- $10 #834 50X the Cash
- $20 #835 100X the Cash
- Gaming License Application Denials/Revocations
- Lottery Retailer License Revocations
- McCormick-MLGCA Old Bay™ Licensing Agreement (#2026-05)
- Staff Reports
- Craig Lindsey, Deputy Director
- James Butler, Assistant Deputy Director, Chief of Staff
- Michael Eaton, Managing Director, Gaming
- John Mooney, Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight
- Paula Yocum, Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer
- Seth Elkin, Managing Director, Communications
- Solomon Ramsey, Managing Director, Administration
- Sales and Marketing Report
- Holly Knepper, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General
OFFICE OF SMALL, MINORITY & WOMEN BUSINESS AFFAIRS (OSBA) REPORT
OPERATOR REPORTS
- Hollywood Casino: Amy Brennan, General Manager
- Ocean Downs Casino: Bobbi Jones, General Manager
- Live! Casino: Ryan Eller, General Manager
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
- John Martin, Director
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM
- Michael Eaton, Managing Director, Gaming
- Regulation Updates – Instant Bingo Machines
- John Mooney, Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight
- American Wagering, Inc. – Sports Wagering Facility Operator License Renewal
- MGM National Harbor, LLC – Sports Wagering Facility License Renewal
- Penn Cecil Maryland, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Perryville – Sports Wagering Facility License Renewal
- Old Bay Gaming and Racing, LLC d/b/a Casino at Ocean Downs – Sports Wagering Facility License Renewal
- Old Bay Gaming and Racing, LLC d/b/a Casino at Ocean Downs – Sports Wagering Facility Operator License Renewal
- BetMGM Sports Wagering Operator License Renewal – Continuation of Hearing from June 25, 2025 Commission Meeting
CLOSED SESSION, if necessary
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
- The next regular Commission Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on September 17, 2026 at Maryland Lottery and Gaming Headquarters in Baltimore.
ADJOURNMENT