This Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission meeting was held on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was held via teleconference.
Listen to a recording of the Commission Meeting held on August 26, 2021 here. To download the recording, right click on the link and click “Save link as…”
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Open Session – June 24, 2021
- Open Session – July 15, 2021
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 Staff Reports/ Commission Action Items for further discussion and consideration.
1. New Instant Ticket Games
- #560 $5 Power 5s
- #561 $10 Power 10s
- #562 $20 Win $100, $200 or $500
2. EGD Games and Component Testing
- Certified Lab Software, Hardware and Game Certifications: VLTs, Table Game Components, and Instant Bingo Machines (6/10/21 – 8/12/21)
3. Consent Agreements – Regulatory Violations
- Horseshoe Casino – February and April 2021
- Live! Casino – March and April 2021
- MGM National Harbor – October and November 2020; and March 2021
- Ocean Downs Casino – February and March 2021
- Rocky Gap Casino – March 2021
4. Consent Agreements – Underage Violations
- Horseshoe Casino – Case Nos. 2021-05-003 to -007
- Live! Casino – Case Nos. 2021-03-001 to -004
- MGM National Harbor – Case Nos. 2020-06-005 to -011; and Case No. 2021-06-005 to -012
- Rocky Gap Casino – Case No. 2021-04-001
5. Gaming License Application Denials/Revocations
6. Staff Reports
- Alvin Ringgold, Senior Director of Sales
- John Mooney, Managing Director, Regulatory Oversight
- Paula Yocum, Managing Director, Acting Chief Financial Officer
- Leo Mamorsky, Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officer
- Carole Gentry, Managing Director, Communications
- James Butler, Managing Director, Organizational Compliance
- Holly Citko, Principal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General
E. OPERATOR REPORTS
1. Hollywood Casino Perryville
Allie Evangelista, General Manager
2. Ocean Downs Casino
Bobbi Sample, General Manager
3. Live! Casino
Anthony Faranca, Executive Vice President, General Manager
4. Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Skylar Dice, Vice President, General Manager
5. Horseshoe Casino – Baltimore
Randy Conroy, Vice President, General Manager
6. MGM National Harbor
Jorge Perez, President, Chief Operating Officer
STAFF REPORTS
1. James Nielsen, Deputy Director, Chief Operating Officer
COMMISSION ACTION ITEM
- Modification #4 – Sports Wagering – Licensing and Dunning Systems Additions, Enhancements and Maintenance Task Order Agreement (#2015-08)
2. James Logue, Managing Director, Gaming
- Report to Commission
- Lottery Voluntary Exclusion Program – July Report
- Casino Voluntary Exclusion Program – July Report
COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
- Horseshoe Casino Permanent VLT Reduction
- Rocky Gap Casino Permanent VLT Reduction
- Live! Casino VLT Allocation Temporary Reduction
- MGM National Harbor Expanded Gaming Area
CLOSED SESSION, if necessary
ELECTIONS
- VICE CHAIR TO MLGCC
- MLGCC LIAISON TO STATE RACING COMMISSION
DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next Commission Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. We will resume in-person meetings at Maryland Lottery Headquarters starting with the September meeting
ADJOURNMENT