Gulf States Gaming - Commission Meeting Minutes August 23, 2019
Friday, August 23, 2019

Commission Meeting Minutes

August 22 Meeting

The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at the Jackson offices of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Executive Director Allen Godfrey, Chairman Al Hopkins, and Commissioner Jerry Griffith were in attendance. The following matters were considered:

LICENSING

The Commission approved the issuance of a license to the following:

  • The United States Playing Card Company as a Manufacturer and Distributor.

  • Betfair Interactive US LLC as a Manufacturer and Distributor.

FINDINGS OF SUITABILITY

The Commission approved findings of suitability for the following persons and entities:

  • Matthew Wallis King, Chief Executive Officer, FanDuel Group, Inc.

  • Samuel Philip Levin, Chief Operating Officer, FanDuel Group, Inc.

  • Paul Leighton Rushton, Chief Financial Officer, FanDuel Group, Inc.

  • Fastball Holdings LLC as a Greater than 5% Shareholder of FanDuel Group, Inc.

  • FanDuel Group, Inc.; TSE Holdings Limited; The Sporting Exchange Limited; and Betfair Group Limited each as a Holding Company of Betfair Interactive US LLC.

  • Flutter Entertainment plc as a publicly traded company of Betfair Interactive US LLC.

  • Brian Drew Haveson, Chief Executive Officer, Lightning Slot Machines, LLC

OTHER APPROVALS

  • The United States Playing Card Company received Continuous Approval of Public Offerings and/or Private Placements.

  • Betfair Interactive US LLC received approval of Waiver of Legend Requirement and Continuous Approval of Public Offerings and/or Private Placements.

DISCIPLINARY COMPLAINT

  • The Commission authorized the Executive Director to execute a Stipulation and Agreement Re:  Allen Godfrey, Executive Director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission v. SBTech Malta Limited.

 

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