Gaming Control Board public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to consider certificates of compliance for alternate riverboat inspections at five casinos, review architectural blueprints for a new gaming vessel, and initiate rulemaking on internal controls and ADA accessibility. The board will also consider proposed settlements involving several Love's Casino and Travel Stop locations and an appeal by Jordan L. Gillis.
- Certificates of compliance for alternate riverboat inspections: Bally's Shreveport, Boomtown Bossier City, Boomtown New Orleans, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, Sam's Town Hotel and Casino
- Submission of architectural blueprints and design plans for Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Company
- Rulemaking to amend LAC 42:III.2714 (Internal Controls, Procedure)
- Rulemaking to promulgate LAC 42:III.Chapter 5 (Open Meetings Accessibility; ADA)
- Proposed settlements for Library Riot, Love's Casino #237, #240, #243, Love's Travel Stop #209, #289, and appeal by Jordan L. Gillis
Gaming Control Board
The Board will consider several casino-related matters, including vessel inspections, construction contracts, and amendments to employment goals. The meeting also includes revenue reports and presentations regarding behavioral health.
- Temporary Certificate of Compliance for Boomtown New Orleans riverboat inspection
- Certificate of Compliance for Horseshoe Bossier City Casino & Hotel riverboat inspection
- Construction contracts for Belle of Baton Rouge
- Interim construction petition for DiamondJacks Casino and Resort
- Truck stop video gaming applications for Carnival Club and Lucky Diamond Casino
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider a temporary certificate of compliance for the Boomtown New Orleans riverboat inspection and a petition to transfer membership interest of DiamondJacks Casino & Resort. The board will also review revenue reports and proposed settlements and appeals involving six gaming licensees. Public comments will be heard before approval of minutes.
- Temporary Certificate of Compliance for Louisiana I Gaming d/b/a Boomtown New Orleans (No. R012600196)
- Joint Petition for Transfer of Membership Interest of Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Partnership d/b/a DiamondJacks Casino & Resort (No. R010800195)
- Proposed settlements: Betfair Interactive US LLC (FanDuel Sportsbook), GFM Inc. (La Grande Café), Trillions Ventures LLC (Ivory Nola Lounge), Ray Griffin Inc. (Griffin's Bar)
- Appeals: Nhan M. Le (P040046845) and Jayante S. Haywood (P040077076)
- Revenue reports (no specific figures provided in agenda)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider several operational items: a manning variance and certificate of compliance for The Queen Baton Rouge, a lease amendment for The Belle of Baton Rouge and The Queen Baton Rouge, and rulemaking for application forms and a new withdrawal/surrender form for fantasy sports and sports wagering licenses. Two appeals are also on the agenda.
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to consider a petition to commence gaming operations for Louisiana Casino Cruises d/b/a The Queen Baton Rouge, and a certificate of compliance for the Amelia Belle Casino. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, revenue reports, and second-quarter compliance reports.
- Consideration of petition to commence gaming operations for Louisiana Casino Cruises d/b/a The Queen Baton Rouge
- Consideration of certificate of compliance for Belle of Orleans, LLC d/b/a Amelia Belle Casino
- Approval of minutes from previous meeting
- Revenue reports
- Compliance reports for 2nd quarter of 2023
Gaming Control Board
The Board will consider certificates of compliance for riverboat inspections at L’Auberge Baton Rouge and Amelia Belle Casino. The meeting also includes a review of architectural blueprints for Belle of Baton Rouge and a truck stop video gaming application.
- Compliance inspection for L’Auberge Baton Rouge vessel
- Compliance inspection for Amelia Belle Casino vessel
- Architectural blueprint submission for Belle of Baton Rouge
- Video gaming application for Grand Point Grand Casino
- Proposed settlement for Bultra Restaurant Group, LLC (Walk-Ons Brusly)
Gaming Control Board
The Board will consider a debt transaction shelf approval for Boyd Gaming Corporation. The meeting also includes consideration of two settlement proposals and one appeal.
- Shelf approval of debt transactions by Boyd Gaming Corporation
- Settlement regarding Bobby L. Saichareon (No. P040046728)
- Settlement regarding Jigger’s, LLC d/b/a Jigger’s Bar & Grill (No. 2600116135)
- Appeal regarding He’s Not Here Lounge, LLC d/b/a He’s Not Here Lounge (No. 1000111382)
- Consideration of court reporter contract
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider several Certificates of Compliance for alternate riverboat inspections. The board will also review applications for a sports wagering license and a platform provider permit, alongside proposed settlements and appeals.
- Riverboat inspection compliance for L’Auberge Lake Charles, Margaritaville Resort Casino, Treasure Chest Casino, Belle of Baton Rouge, and Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles
- Sports wagering license application for Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles
- Sports wagering platform provider permit application for PointsBet Louisiana, LLC
- Settlement consideration for Aaron’s Investment, Inc. d/b/a Aarons
- Appeals for Colten Belue and He’s Not Here Lounge, LLC
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will consider several casino and video poker issues, including a debt transaction for Churchill Downs Louisiana Horse Racing Company (Fair Grounds), a trade name change for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, and a temporary certificate for Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles. The board will also hear an update on DiamondJacks Casino & Resort and consider a proposed settlement for Pat's Pub.
- Presentation and update on DiamondJacks Casino & Resort
- Consideration of debt transaction for Churchill Downs Louisiana Horse Racing Company d/b/a Fair Grounds Race Course
- Consideration of trade name change for Louisiana Casino Cruises d/b/a Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
- Consideration of temporary certificate of compliance for St. Charles Gaming Company d/b/a Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles
- Consideration of extension for Belle of Baton Rouge Casino project blueprints
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet via Zoom to discuss casino gaming issues. The primary item on the agenda is a petition to modify specific license conditions for Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Company, LLC, doing business as DiamondJacks Casino and Resort.
- Petition for modification of certain license conditions for DiamondJacks Casino and Resort (R010800195)
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to consider casino specifications for Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and several sports wagering applications. The board will also review revenue reports and proposed appeals and settlements.
- Plans and specifications for Catfish Queen, LLC d/b/a Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
- Sports Wagering License Application by Premier Entertainment Shreveport, LLC
- Sports Wagering Platform Provider Permit Application by Bally’s Interactive, LLC
- Proposed appeals and settlements involving six different entities
- Review of revenue reports
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board will meet to consider several casino-related petitions, including debt modifications and institutional investor approvals. The board will also review applications for sports wagering licenses and platform provider permits.
- Debt transaction modification for DiamondJacks Casino and Resort
- Institutional investor approval petition for CDI Holdings, LLC
- Resolution modification for Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
- Update on the opening of Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles
- Sports wagering license application for Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
Gaming Control Board
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is meeting to review revenue reports and specific casino gaming issues. The board will consider a certificate of compliance and a demolition contract.
- Certificate of Compliance for St. Charles Gaming Company, LLC (Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles)
- Proposed demolition contract for Louisiana Riverboat Gaming Company, LLC (DiamondJacks Casino and Resort)
- Settlement regarding Alexanderbatten, LLC (Chartres Bar)