Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

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.

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.

The meeting included a review of gaming license application denials, revocations, and reversals, along with a lottery retailer license revocation. Staff reports were presented covering various operational departments including gaming, regulatory oversight, finance, and communications. Additional agenda items featured a report from the Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs, operator reports for Ocean Downs Casino and Live! Casino, a Director's report, and a sports wagering report from Bet365. The commission also considered an action item regarding the sports wagering facility renewal for Penn Sports Interactive, LLC.

The agenda covers the introduction of new instant ticket games, updates on gaming license application denials and revocations, and a request for removal from the mandatory exclusion list. Staff reports will be presented from various departments, including gaming, regulatory oversight, finance, and communications. Additionally, the Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs will report on MBE compliance, followed by operator reports from Hollywood Casino and Horseshoe Casino, a Director's report, and a legislative update. The meeting concludes with the presentation of a Governor's citation.

The commission reviewed compliance reports regarding minority business enterprise participation at Rocky Gap Casino and MGM National Harbor. Operator reports detailed gaming revenue performance, community engagement, and strategic challenges including market competition and economic factors. Vendor reports covered contract status, MBE spending, and upcoming project timelines. The Director's report highlighted year-to-date sales and profit figures across lottery and gaming segments. Commission action items included the approval of regulatory amendments concerning responsible gaming messaging and technical standards for information security, while other legislative matters regarding gaming expansion and license portability were discussed.