Gaming Control Board public meetings in 2020
12 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to discuss revenue reports, video gaming license transfers, and casino matters. Key items include a certificate of compliance for Golden Nugget Lake Charles and a proposed transfer of ownership of Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport to Bally's Corporation.
- Transfer of interest in Tiger Truck Stop, Inc. d/b/a Tiger Truck Stop – video gaming license
- Transfer of interest in I-10 Duson Travel Center, LLC d/b/a Miss Mamie's Casino
- Transfer of interest in A. N. Collette Oil Company, Inc. d/b/a Grand Bayou Casino
- Certificate of compliance for Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC d/b/a Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles
- Petition for transfer of ownership and name change from Eldorado Casino Shreveport to Bally's Corporation
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to consider approval of minutes, revenue and compliance reports, six video gaming license transfers, five riverboat casino compliance certificates, and final adoption of amendments to LAC 42:III.2117 regarding certification requirements for riverboat gaming.
- Transfer of interest in Gaubert Food Marts d/b/a Diamond Jim's Casino (No. 0400517313)
- Transfer of interest in Gaubert Food Marts d/b/a Go-Bears #28 and Lafitte's Treasure Casino (No. 4907517327)
- Transfer of interest in Ortego Oil & Supply d/b/a Lafitte's Treasure Casino (No. 4907517864)
- Certificate of Compliance for Boomtown New Orleans riverboat inspection (No. R012600196)
- Final adoption of amendments to LAC 42:III.2117 (Certification Required, Riverboat Only)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to discuss revenue, compliance reports, and gaming updates following Hurricanes Laura and Delta. The board will also consider several transfers of interest in video gaming operations.
- Certification of Compliance for Boomtown New Orleans riverboat inspection
- Transfer of interest in Little Capitol Exxon
- Transfer of interest in River Parishes Truckstop & Casino
- Transfer of interest in Wagin Cajun Casino of Duson
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will receive updates on casino and video gaming operations regarding COVID-19. The board will also review status updates for Lake Charles properties following Hurricane Laura.
- COVID-19 updates for casino and video gaming industries
- Hurricane Laura updates for Delta Downs, L’Auberge Lake Charles, Golden Nugget, and Isle of Capri
- Consideration of interest transfers for five truckstop and casino locations
Gaming Control Board
The Board will consider rule amendments, riverboat inspection compliance, and transfers of membership interest for several gaming entities. The meeting also includes the election of a Vice-Chairperson and review of revenue reports.
- Election of Vice-Chairperson
- Rulemaking procedures for LAC 42:III.2117 amendment
- Compliance certifications for Belle of Orleans, LLC, L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Petition to relocate gaming operations for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Membership interest transfers for Bayou Gold Casino and Cash Magic Prospect Station
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet via Zoom on July 16, 2020, to consider adopting rules for fantasy sports and amending several existing gaming regulations. The board will also vote on settlements for three license cases and hear revenue reports. Public comments are accepted in writing before the meeting.
- Consideration of rulemaking for Louisiana Fantasy Sports (LAC Title 42, Part VII, Sections 101-1303)
- Consideration of rulemaking to amend licensing issuance and renewal procedures (LAC 42:III.102)
- Consideration of rulemaking to amend delegation to chairman (LAC 42:III.104)
- Consideration of rulemaking to amend civil penalties (LAC 42:III.105)
- Settlements for Changes Restaurant, Young's Garden, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Gulf Coast
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will review revenue reports and updates on the reopening of gaming operations. The board will also consider a compliance certificate for Margaritaville Resort Casino and several legal settlements and appeals.
- Certificate of Compliance for Margaritaville Resort Casino vessel inspection
- Settlement consideration for Knucklehead’s Bar & Grill
- Appeal consideration for Bud’s Broiler Causeway, LLC and Bud’s Broiler Veterans, LLC
- Appeal consideration for Donovan P. Fontenot
- Appeal consideration for Vintage Lounge, LLC
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is meeting via Zoom to discuss phase two reopening. The board will consider the proposed COVID-19 Emergency Order No. 15.
- Consideration of proposed Louisiana Gaming Control Board COVID-19 Emergency Order No. 15
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is meeting via videoconference on May 18, 2020, due to the COVID-19 emergency. The board will consider transfers of interest in video gaming casinos, certification of compliance for riverboat inspections, renewal applications for riverboat gaming licenses, a debt transaction for Golden Nugget Lake Charles, and proposed settlements. They will also review Penn National Gaming's online responsible gaming program for five Louisiana properties.
- Transfer of interest in Fat Tuesday’s Casino (No. 2400513932)
- Transfer of interest in Kenner Airport Casino (No. 2605515782)
- Renewal applications for riverboat gaming licenses: Belle of Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Proposed settlements: Empress of China (No. 2601216452) and Grand Bayou Casino (No. 2401508817)
- Debt transaction for Golden Nugget Lake Charles (No. Ro1652995)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will hold a videoconference meeting to discuss casino operating contracts and gaming license renewals. The meeting is conducted via video due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and public gathering restrictions.
- Proposed First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Casino Operating Contract for Jazz Casino Company, LLC (Harrah’s New Orleans Casino)
- Renewal Application for the Slots at the Track Gaming License of Churchill Downs Louisiana Horse Racing Company, LLC (Fair Grounds Race Course)
- Renewal Application for the Riverboat Gaming License of Treasure Chest Casino, LLC
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will vote on renewing riverboat gaming licenses for Amelia Belle Casino and Isle of Capri Casino Lake Charles, and consider proposed settlements and an appeal in six regulatory cases.
- Renewal of Belle of Orleans, LLC d/b/a Amelia Belle Casino riverboat license (No. R013600020)
- Renewal of St. Charles Gaming Company, LLC d/b/a Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lake Charles license (No. R011700174)
- Settlement in In Re: Monico, Inc. d/b/a Tastee #21 (No. 3601208537)
- Settlement in In Re: The Phoenix Bar Complex, LLC d/b/a Phoenix (No. 3601114959)
- Appeal in In Re: S & I Investment, LLC d/b/a S & I Investment, LLC and related cases (Nos. 4900617125, 4900216854, 3601517512)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider a joint petition to approve the merger of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The board will also consider renewal applications for riverboat gaming licenses for Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport and Boomtown New Orleans. Additionally, a settlement involving Da Metry Store, LLC d/b/a Acme Oyster House is on the agenda.
- Renewal of Sam's Town Hotel and Casino riverboat license (No. R016500097)
- Renewal of Boomtown New Orleans riverboat license (No. R012600196)
- Joint petition for approval of merger among Eldorado Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Colt Merger Sub
- Settlement regarding Da Metry Store, LLC d/b/a Acme Oyster House (No. 2600214444)