Gaming Control Board public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to consider several casino and video gaming issues, including a joint petition to transfer and relocate DiamondJacks Casino & Resort. They will also vote on certificates of compliance for three riverboat inspections, petitions to amend voluntary procurement goals from 12 casinos, and a truck stop transfer. Additionally, the board will consider rulemaking amendments and a settlement and appeals.
- Consideration of transfer and relocation of DiamondJacks Casino & Resort (No. R010800195)
- Petitions to amend voluntary procurement goals from 12 casinos (e.g., L'Auberge Baton Rouge, Margaritaville Resort Casino)
- Adoption of amendments to gaming regulations (LAC 42:XI.2411 and 2413)
- Settlement for Apple Gaming, LLC and appeal for Flanagan's Pub d/b/a Voodoo Lounge
- Transfer of interest in Little Capitol Exxon truck stop (No. 5000503933)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider a petition from St. Charles Gaming Company, LLC, doing business as Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles, to commence gaming operations. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Consideration of St. Charles Gaming Company, LLC d/b/a Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles Petition to Commence Gaming Operations – No. R011700174
Gaming Control Board
The Board will review revenue and compliance reports, as well as several certificates of compliance for riverboat inspections. The meeting also includes consideration of a blueprint submission extension for Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and various appeals.
- Riverboat inspection certificates for L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, Boomtown New Orleans, Boomtown Bossier City, and Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino
- Extension request for blueprint submissions for Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
- Transfer of interest in Mr. D’s Travel Center & Casino
- Appeals regarding Bayou Beer Garden, LLC, Colten Belue, and two other cases
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board meets to consider several licensing and compliance items, including certificates of compliance for riverboat inspections at L'Auberge Baton Rouge and Boomtown New Orleans, a renewal application for Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, transfers of interest in multiple truck stop video gaming locations, and a sports wagering platform provider application from WSI US LLC d/b/a WynnBet. The board will also take up a proposed settlement involving Oubre Companies, LLC d/b/a Teche Bar.
- Certificate of Compliance for PNK (Baton Rouge) Partnership d/b/a L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge – No. R011000801
- Certificate of Compliance for Louisiana-I Gaming d/b/a Boomtown New Orleans – No. R012600196
- Renewal Application for The Old Evangeline Downs d/b/a Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino – No. T014903118
- Transfers of interest in six truck stops, including multiple Gaubert Food Marts locations and Lucky Star Travel Center
- Sports Wagering Platform Provider Application from WSI US, LLC d/b/a WynnBet – No. B016503490
Gaming Control Board
The Board will consider several items regarding casino operations, including a vessel inspection certificate and a relocation petition for Belle of Baton Rouge. The meeting also includes reviews of truck stop video gaming applications and new sports wagering licenses.
- Certificate of Compliance for L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge riverboat inspection
- Relocation and license modification petition for Belle of Baton Rouge
- Notice of debt offering for Belle of Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino
- Video gaming applications for Palace Truck Stop & Casino and Tallulah Travel Plaza
- Sports wagering license application for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider compliance certificates for riverboat inspections and construction contracts for Baton Rouge casinos. The board will also review a sports wagering license application and potential rule amendments regarding reporting and devices.
- Certificate of Compliance for L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge and Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Construction contracts and amended plans for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Transfer of interest for Wagin Cajun Casino of Duson
- Sports Wagering License Application for Louisiana Downs
- Proposed settlement for Soule Café
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider several items, including a certificate of compliance for the Amelia Belle Casino, amendments to compulsive gaming programs for Boomtown Bossier City and Margaritaville Bossier City, and a construction contract for Treasure Chest Casino. The board will also review a sports wagering platform permit application from BetMGM, LLC, and vote on proposed rulemaking amendments. Additionally, two original truckstop applications and an appeal are on the agenda.
- Certificate of Compliance for Belle of Orleans, LLC d/b/a Amelia Belle Casino – No. R013600020
- Amendments to Compulsive Gaming Program for PNK (Bossier City), LLC d/b/a Boomtown Bossier City – No. R016500701
- Construction Contract for Treasure Chest Casino, LLC d/b/a Treasure Chest Casino – No. R012600098
- Sports Wagering Platform Provider Permit Application for BetMGM, LLC d/b/a Roar Digital – No. B016503463
- Adoption of amendments to LAC 42:III.103, 42:III.108, and new LAC 42:III.109 (Hearings on Rule 102 Disputes, Board Hearings, Duties of Licensees)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will review several proposed rule amendments regarding sports wagering, self-exclusion, and problem gaming. The board will also consider a debt transaction modification for Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and plans for Treasure Chest Casino.
- Petition of Modification of Debt Transaction for Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company, LLC (Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots)
- Plans and Specifications for Treasure Chest Casino, LLC
- Transfers of Interest for Minden Truck Stop & Casino, Flashback Casino, and Logansport Truck Stop & Casino
- Proposed amendments to LAC 42 rules covering sports wagering, geolocation, and advertising
- Presentation on problem gaming by the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider several applications for sports wagering licenses and platform provider permits. The board will also review certificates of compliance for riverboat inspections and proposed legal settlements.
- Approval of sports wagering license applications for Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs, Sam’s Town, Amelia Belle Casino, and Treasure Chest Casino
- Permit application for FanDuel Sportsbook platform provider
- Review of riverboat inspection certificates for Belle of Baton Rouge, L’Auberge Lake Charles, Margaritaville Resort Casino, and Treasure Chest Casino
- Consideration of proposed settlements for BRC, LLC d/b/a T’s Country and S&I Investment, LLC entities
- Shelf approval application for Bally’s Corporation
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will review several sports wagering license applications and platform provider permits. The meeting also includes consideration of an advertising petition for a problem gaming hotline and proposed settlements.
- Petition by Penn Sports Interactive, LLC to use 1-800-GAMBLER in advertisements
- Original Truckstop Application for Patterson Ventures, LLC d/b/a Silvers Travel Plaza & Casino
- Sports wagering license applications for Harrahs New Orleans, Horseshoe Bossier City, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, L’Auberge Lake Charles, L’Auberge Baton Rouge, Margaritaville Bossier City, Boomtown New Orleans, and Boomtown Bossier City
- Sports wagering platform provider permits for Penn Sports Interactive, DraftKings, and Caesar’s Sportbook
- Proposed settlements for Three of a Kind Distributors, Inc. and Abbey Bar, Inc.
Gaming Control Board
The Board will review revenue reports, contract renewals for a hearing officer and court reporter, and several proposed settlements and appeals. The meeting also includes the consideration of multiple rulemaking procedures regarding sports wagering and gaming programs.
- Renewal application for L’Auberge Lake Charles
- Transfer of membership interest in Madison Auto Truck Plaza & Lucky Dollar Casino, LLC
- Rulemaking procedures for various amendments to LAC 42 regulations
- Proposed settlements for Village One Stop, LLC (two cases) and Grobar, LLC
- Appeal regarding BRC, LLC
Gaming Control Board
The Board will review several petitions regarding fantasy gaming, casino operations, and video gaming ownership. The meeting also includes the consideration of multiple emergency rule amendments and proposed settlements.
- Transfer of indirect ownership interest for DraftKings, Inc.
- Modification to debt transaction for Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC
- Plan of re-opening for DiamondJacks Casino & Resort
- Transfer of ownership interest in Bayou Belle Truck Stop & Casino
- Adoption of ten emergency rule amendments regarding gaming programs and sports wagering
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider a modification to a prior resolution regarding the relocation of DiamondJacks Casino & Resort's berth and gaming operations. The board will also vote on adopting multiple emergency rules for problem gaming programs, exclusion, self-exclusion, and sports wagering requirements. Additionally, a proposed settlement involving Voodoo Two, Inc. is on the agenda.
- Consideration of modification to September 2021 resolution for DiamondJacks Casino relocation (No. R010800195)
- Adoption of emergency rules for problem gaming programs (LAC 42:III.301)
- Adoption of emergency rules for sports wagering operator requirements and restrictions (LAC 42:VI.501)
- Adoption of emergency rules for sports wagering platforms and geolocation (LAC 42:VI.503, 505)
- Consideration of proposed settlement for Voodoo Two, Inc. (No. 3601110771)