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Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission August Minutes
The meeting featured reports from the Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs regarding video lottery terminal facilities and MBE participation compliance, as well as operator reports from Hollywood Casino, Ocean Downs Casino, and Live! Casino. The Commission approved regulatory amendments for instant bingo machines to allow for electronic-only ticket options. Additionally, several sports wagering facility and operator license renewals were reviewed and approved for entities including American Wagering, Inc., MGM National Harbor, LLC, Penn Cecil Maryland, LLC, and Old Bay Gaming and Racing, LLC.
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Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission Minutes
The Commission reviewed and approved various consent agenda items, including new instant ticket games and staff reports. Key topics included a report on MBE participation compliance at Rocky Gap Casino and MGM National Harbor, and operator performance presentations from both casinos, which covered revenue trends, responsible gaming programs, and employee hiring challenges. Additionally, the Commission discussed vendor reports from Scientific Games, Pollard Banknote, and IGT. Action items included renewing the contract for the Random Number Generator system, setting promotional play deduction caps for casinos and sports wagering, and reviewing the license renewal application for BetMGM, which was postponed due to the applicant's absence.
May 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission Commission Meeting
The commission meeting agenda includes a hearing for the Penn Sports Interactive, LLC sports wagering facility operator license renewal and a consent agenda item regarding a license revocation reversal. Key discussion topics involve the review of recommendations for the denial of thirteen gaming license applications, the revocation of four gaming licenses, and the determination regarding the inclusion of individuals on the mandatory exclusion list. The commission is asked to adopt the recommendations of the Director's designee regarding these license denials, revocations, and exclusions based on investigative findings and the applicants' failure to exercise rights to reconsideration or hearings.
May 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Maryland Lottery And Gaming Control Commission Revised Agenda
The meeting includes an update from the Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs and various operator reports from casinos. Additional items include a sports wagering report for Bet365, a director's report, and commission action regarding the sports wagering facility operator license renewal for Penn Sports Interactive, LLC. The agenda also covers licensing matters such as gaming license application denials, revocations, and retail license revocations, alongside administrative staff reports.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
