Susan Brockel

The Commission received an update on the upcoming transition to a new computer system for the Gaming Division, noting that no new gaming applications are being accepted until the system is active. A public hearing was held to allow for comments on proposed amendments to administrative rules regarding games of chance, with several stakeholders providing feedback on topics such as licensing, equipment, gaming accounts, raffle ticket requirements, and eligible uses for gaming proceeds. The proposed rule changes are expected to have a significant financial impact and implement recent legislative enactments.

The Commission conducted an extensive review and approval process for various administrative rules related to gaming operations, equipment acquisitions, license management, and recordkeeping. Key actions included establishing site authorization requirements, approving modifications to definitions of gaming equipment, and setting standards for ticket vouchers, raffle conduct, and eligible uses for net proceeds. A proposal to increase poker buy-in limits failed due to a tie vote and was tabled, while certain issues regarding convention and visitors bureaus were also tabled for further clarification. Additionally, the Commission decided to address new public comments received after the formal comment period in a future rulemaking process.

The committee convened to conduct risk level assessments for 35 individual offenders through a series of executive sessions. Based on the deliberations, eight offenders were assigned a low risk level, 24 were assigned a moderate risk level, and three were assigned a high risk level.

The Risk Level Committee meeting convened to review offender risk assessments. The committee discussed the process for assigning risk levels to offenders. A total of 37 offenders were assessed during the meeting. The outcomes included 17 offenders rated as LOW risk, 15 offenders rated as MODERATE risk, and 5 offenders rated as HIGH risk. Individual risk assessments were conducted for numerous offenders, involving executive sessions prior to determining the final risk rating through a motion and vote.

Key discussions during the meeting included a Quarterly Project Status Update, which noted that project metrics were updated as of January 25, 2026, the project plan was ready for Executive Steering Committee (ESC) review, and environment setup/discovery sessions were in progress. The committee reviewed and recommended approval of the Project Plan. A primary agenda item was the transition of the Executive Steering Committee (ESC) model to an Oversight Committee (OC) model, which was subsequently approved by a roll call vote.