Gaming Control Board public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider adopting sports wagering regulations and amendments to gaming rules, as well as several casino and video gaming license transfers. The board will also review revenue reports and receive a sports wagering update. This meeting is a key step in implementing legalized sports betting in the state.
- Consideration of adoption of sports wagering rules (LAC Title 42, Part VI, Sections 101-1303)
- Consideration of petition for relocation and license modification by Treasure Chest Casino LLC
- Consideration of joint petition for transfer of ownership of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Consideration of joint petition for transfer of ownership of Belle of Baton Rouge
- Consideration of transfers of interest in six truckstops including Dixie Inn Travel Center and Longwood Holdings
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to review revenue and compliance reports. The agenda includes consideration of vessel inspection certificates and a petition regarding the relocation of gaming operations for DiamondJacks Casino & Resort.
- Ownership transfer and financing petition for Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC
- Relocation of berth and gaming operations for DiamondJacks Casino & Resort
- Inspection certificates for Bally’s Casino Shreveport and Hotel
- Inspection certificates for Horseshoe Bossier City Casino and Hotel
Gaming Control Board
The Board will consider several items including riverboat inspection certificates, a transfer of ownership for Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, and a fantasy sports operator license. The meeting also includes the consideration of proposed settlements and revenue reports.
- Ownership transfer of Harrah’s Bossier City Investment Company, LLC
- Fantasy Sports Contest Operator license application by FanDuel, Incorporated
- Riverboat inspection certificates for Belle of Baton Rouge and Boomtown New Orleans
- Settlement consideration for KMY 5123 Canal Blvd, LLC d/b/a Cask
- Settlement consideration for Hummel Entertainment Group, LLC d/b/a Cajun Mike’s
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to decide on several casino licensing matters, including a certificate of compliance for Belle of Baton Rouge, approval of Bally's Corporation's transfer of ownership of Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport, and renewal of Boyd Racing's license for Delta Downs. The board will also consider rulemaking for sports wagering regulations and amendments to casino gaming rules. Public comments must be submitted by 4:30 PM on September 15, 2021.
- Certificate of Compliance for Catfish Queen Partnership d/b/a Belle of Baton Rouge
- Bally's Corporation transfer of ownership of Eldorado Casino Shreveport
- Renewal application of Boyd Racing d/b/a Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel
- Amendment to resolution for DiamondJacks Casino & Resort berth relocation
- Institution of rulemaking for sports wagering regulations (LAC Title 42, Part VI)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is meeting to consider several casino-related issues: a motion to recuse Chairman Johns, an original petition for intervention and declaratory judgment, a request for a hearing, and an amended petition to relocate berth and gaming operations and modify license conditions for DiamondJacks Casino & Resort. The meeting also includes public comments and adjournment.
- Consideration of Motion to Recuse Chairman Johns filed by Chandler and Jason Goltz
- Consideration of Original Petition for Intervention and Declaratory Judgment filed by Chandler and Jason Goltz
- Consideration of request for hearing filed by Chandler and Jason Goltz
- Consideration of Amended and Restated Petition to Relocate Berth and Gaming Operations and to Modify License Conditions in re Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Partnership d/b/a DiamondJacks Casino & Resort – No. R010800195
Gaming Control Board
This is a special meeting of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The agenda contains only procedural items and a single general category for casino gaming issues, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.
- Special meeting called for September 2, 2021
- Public comments will be accepted
- Casino gaming issues are the sole substantive agenda item
Gaming Control Board
The board will consider adopting emergency rules for Louisiana sports wagering, including licensing and platform provider forms. They will also review certificates of compliance for three Baton Rouge riverboat casinos and consider transfers of interest in two truckstop casinos. Additionally, they will consider proposed settlements and an appeal.
- Emergency rulemaking for sports wagering (LAC Title 42, Part VI, Sections 101-1303)
- Certificates of compliance for Belle of Baton Rouge, L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Transfers of interest: Kenner Airport Casino and Whispering Pines Casino
- Proposed settlements: Sophie Girl LLC/Easy Money Casino, The Rusty Nail; appeal by Christina Braxton
Gaming Control Board
The Board will consider several applications for video gaming license renewals, transfers of interest in truck stop casinos, and new fantasy sports operator licenses. The meeting also includes reviews of suitability findings for individuals associated with gaming suppliers and manufacturers.
- Transfer of interest in Fred’s Travel Center Casino and Fred’s Travel Center #2
- Video gaming license application for R & R Gaming, LLC
- Fantasy Sports Contest Operator license application for Draft Kings, Incorporated
- Financial transaction approval for DiamondJacks Casino & Resort parent company
- Manufacturer's permit application for Automated Systems America, Inc.
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will discuss updates on gaming legislation, sports betting, and fantasy sports. The board will also consider several certificates of compliance for riverboat inspections and ownership interest transfers for various truck stops.
- Consideration of riverboat inspection certificates for Belle of Baton Rouge, L’Auberge Lake Charles, Margaritaville Resort Casino, and Amelia Belle
- Review of ownership interest transfers for seven truck stop locations including Outpost Lake Providence, Outpost Minden, and Sulphur Truckstop & Casino
- Consideration of proposed settlements involving Han D. Pham, The Jackpot Coffeehouse, and Empress of China NOLA, Inc.
- Update from the Attorney General’s Gaming Division regarding 2021 gaming legislation and sports betting
- Authorization for Vice-Chairman to execute FY 2022 personal and copier services contracts
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to review revenue and compliance reports, consider a contract with a court reporter, and act on several gaming license matters. Items include a transfer of interest in a truckstop casino and certificates of compliance for alternate riverboat inspections at two casinos. An update on Eldorado Casino Shreveport is also scheduled.
- Consideration of transfer of interest in A.N. Collette Oil Company, Inc. d/b/a Grand Bayou Casino – No. 2401508817
- Consideration of Certificate of Compliance for Alternate Riverboat Inspection of Catfish Queen Partnership d/b/a Belle of Baton Rouge – No. R011700009
- Consideration of Certificate of Compliance for Alternate Riverboat Inspection of PNK (Lake Charles), LLC d/b/a L’Auberge Lake Charles – No. R011001707
- Update on Eldorado Casino Shreveport Joint Venture d/b/a Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport – No. R013600005
- Consideration of contract with court reporter
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to review revenue reports and a contract with a hearing officer. The board will also consider ownership interest transfers for several truck stops and various casino gaming issues.
- Transfers of interest in Super Lucky Louie’s Casino, LLC
- Transfers of interest in Lucky Louie’s Truck Stop, LLC
- Transfers of interest in Grand Paradise, LLC
- Certificate of Compliance for Treasure Chest Casino, LLC vessel inspection
- Financing approval petition for Fair Grounds Race Course
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to review revenue reports and consider several gaming-related petitions. Items include a riverboat gaming license renewal for Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC and construction improvement plans for Harrah’s New Orleans.
- Renewal application for Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC riverboat gaming license
- Petition to relocate portions of gaming operations for L’Auberge Lake Charles
- Schematic plans for construction improvements at Harrah’s New Orleans
- Contracts with Hearing Officer and Court Reporter
- Review of revenue reports
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet via Zoom to review revenue and compliance reports. The board will also consider a truckstop application for Lafitte’s Treasure Casino and several transfers of interest in existing truckstops.
- Truckstop application for Gaubert Food Marts, Inc. d/b/a Lafitte’s Treasure Casino #70
- Transfer of interest in Monicarlo Casino, LLC d/b/a Monicarlo Casino
- Transfer of interest in Shop Rite, Inc. d/b/a Black Gold Casino
- Transfer of interest in Shop Rite, Inc. d/b/a Shop Rite #82 Jennings Travel Center
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to consider approving a fantasy sports contest operator application form and adopting new regulations for fantasy sports contests (LAC Title 42, Part VII, Sections 101-1303), along with several amendments to existing gaming rules.
- Consideration of fantasy sports contest operator application licensing form
- Adoption of LAC Title 42, Part VII, Sections 101-1303 (Louisiana Fantasy Sports Contests)
- Amendments to LAC 42:III.102 (Issuance and Renewal of Licenses)
- Amendments to LAC 42:III.104 (Delegation to Chairman)
- Amendments to LAC 42:III.105 (Civil Penalties)