Gulf States Gaming - Commission Meeting Minutes July 18, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019

Commission Meeting Minutes

The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. at the Jackson offices of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Executive Director Allen Godfrey, Chairman Al Hopkins, and Commissioners Jerry Griffith and Tom Gresham were in attendance. The following matters were considered:

Licensing

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

  • Crescent City Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Cresent City School of Gaming and Bartending approved as a gaming school.

Findings of Suitability

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

  • Zachary Scott Bergman, Director of Finance, PNK Vicksburg, LLC d/b/a Ameristar Casino Vicksburg

  • Jeffrey William Rollins, Member, Board of Director of Twin River Holdings, Premier Entertainment Biloxi, LLC d/b/a Hard Rock

  • Christopher George Strano, Key Employee, Lightning Slot Machines, LLC

Site Approval 

The Commission granted site approval to the proposed gaming site of Cure Land Company, LLC.

Work Permits

The Commission adopted the hearing officer’s decisions to revoke the work permits of the following:

  • Ontarius Johnson

  • Paul Nicoletta

Player Disputes: 

The Commission approved the recommendation of the Executive Director to accept the hearing officer’s decision rendered on June 11, 2019 with respect to the following:

  • Willie E. Smoke vs. Gulfside Casino Parnership d/b/a Island View Casino Resort

Other Approvals: 

The Commission approved the following:

  • IGT

    • Transfer of the Equity Interests or Securities of De Agostini S.p.A.

    • Issurance of the Equity Interests or Securities of B&D Holding S.p.A

 

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