Illinois Gaming Board Met Nov. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Illinois Gaming Board (“Board”) convened for a Regular Meeting at approximately 10:00 A.M. In accordance with Section 12 of the October 16, 2020 Disaster Proclamation issued by Governor JB Pritzker, in-person attendance of more than fifty people at the regular meeting location was not feasible; therefore the Board held the meeting through electronic means. The meeting was accessible on the morning of November17, 2020 via livestream at: https://multimedia.illinois.gov/igb/igb-live.html.
A roll call was taken. The following Board members were present: Chairman Charles Schmadeke, Member Anthony Garcia and Member Dionne Hayden. Three members of the Board being present, a quorum was satisfied. Member Ramirez was absent.
APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES
The Board unanimously approved the open session minutes from its Regular Meeting held on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
The Board unanimously approved the open session minutes from its Special Meeting held on Thursday, October 29, 2020.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Administrator Fruchter began his report by noting that the IGB continues its work in all phases of Illinois’ gaming industry. The Administrator then made several comments regarding the sports wagering revenue reports that are published on the IGB’s website. He explained both the timing of the release of the monthly reports as they relate to statutory requirements and the meaning of the information contained therein. Administrator Fruchter also mentioned that the next IGB meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2020 and that he hopes to be able to announce the Board’s 2021 meeting schedule at the December meeting. Lastly, the Administrator reminded everyone to remain vigilant during the COVID pandemic and to comply with the existing COVID protocols and mitigation measures in place to help limit the spread of the virus.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY
The Board entertained comments from the following speakers: Doug Dawson, Kathy Gilroy, Brian Volpe and LD Kretzer.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
• Proposed Video Gaming Rule 1800.360 (Terminal Operator Record Retention)
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to approve for submission to the Index Department of the Secretary of State on First Notice proposed permanent Rule 1800.360 for Video Gaming.
CASINO
Final Consideration
• Elgin Riverboat Resort d/b/a Grand Victoria Casino
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to renew Elgin Riverboat Resort d/b/a Grand Victoria Casino’s Owners license for a period of four years, retroactive to October 2020; expiring in October 2024.
Request to Amend Owners License Application
• Southland Ho-Chunk Entertainment, LLC
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to grant Southland Ho-Chunk
Entertainment, LLC’s request to amend its Owners license application.
SUPPLIER LICENSE ITEMS
Casino Supplier License Renewal
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to renew Ainsworth Game Technology, Inc.’s Casino Supplier License for a period of one year provided that it continue to provide the requested updates, expiring November 2021.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSEE ITEMS
Level 2 and Level 3 License Applications – Approvals and Denials:
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to approve 54 Level 2 and 22 Level 3 occupational license applicants.
Occupational License Renewals by the Administrator
Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board on June 11, 2020, the administrator renewed the Level 1, 2, and 3 licenses of individuals who were licensed or renewed in October and November 2019 and who have properly updated their applications and complied with the requirements of the Illinois Gaming Act and the Board’s Rules.
SPORTS WAGERING
SPORTS WAGERING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSEE ITEMS
Level 1 License Applications – Approvals and Denials
• Vincent Leon Sumner – Sportsbook Manager, Alton Casino, LLC d/b/a Argosy Casino Alton
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to approve the Level 1 Sports Wagering Occupational license application of Vincent Leon Sumner, Sportsbook Manager at the Alton Casino, LLC d/b/a Argosy Casino Alton.
Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board on June 11, 2020, the administrator took the following actions:
• In connection with the sports wagering operations at Casino Queen, Inc. d/b/a DraftKings at Casino queen, the administrator granted a Level 1 Sports Wagering Occupational license to Suzanne Rose Davis – Internal Auditor.
• In connection with the sports wagering operations at Elgin Riverboat Resort d/b/a Grand Victoria Casino, the administrator granted a Level 1 Sports Wagering Occupational license to David Lee Clark – Director of IT.
• In connection with sports wagering operations at HC Aurora, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Aurora, the administrator granted Level 1 Sports Wagering Occupational licenses to Justin Ray Donsbach – Internal Auditor and Kelly Renee Mendoza – Senior Internal Auditor.
• In connection with sports wagering operations at HC Joliet, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Joliet, the administrator granted Level 1 Sports Wagering Occupational licenses to the following individuals:
o Justin Ray Donsbach – Internal Auditor
o LydiaChristineGarvey–GeneralManager
o StacyArenJackson–Director of Surveillance
o Kelly Renee Mendoza – Senior Internal Auditor
o Bradford Lee Wagner – Director of IT
Level 2 and Level 3 License Applications – Approvals
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to approve the Level 2 and Level 3 sports wagering occupational licenses of 204 individual applicants.
VIDEO GAMING
MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR & SUPPLIER LICENSEE ITEMS
License Renewals
Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board on June 11, 2020, the administrator renewed the Video Gaming Manufacturer, Distributor, and Supplier licenses of SG Gaming, Inc. for a period of one year, retroactive to August 2020 and expiring in August 2021.
TERMINAL OPERATOR LICENSEE ITEMS
Transfer of Ownership
• Awesome Hand Services, LLC d/b/a Awesome Hand Gaming, LLC
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to grant Awesome Hand Services,
LLC’s request for leave to transfer minority ownership interest. License Renewals
Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board on June 11, 2020, the administrator renewed the following Video Gaming Terminal Operator licenses for a period of one year, retroactive to October 2020 and expiring in October 2021:
1. RCW Gaming, LLC
The administrator further renewed the following Video Gaming Terminal Operator licenses for a period of one year, expiring in November 2021:
1. Angelle & Green Gaming, LLC
2. CCFVG, Inc. d/b/a Best Gaming
3. Dearborn Gaming, LLC
4. Elite Gaming, LLC
5. Empire Gaming, LLC
6. Illinois Gaming Entertainment LLC d/b/a Illinois Gaming Entertainment
7. National Gaming Operators LLC
8. United Gaming Operator LLC
TECHNICIANS & TERMINAL HANDLERS
Initial Licenses – Approval and Denials
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to approve 56 Terminal Handler licenses, subject to licensee’s payment of the applicable licensing fee on or before December 31, 2020.
License Renewals and Non-Renewals
Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board on June 11, 2020, the administrator renewed the licenses of Technicians and Terminal Handlers who were licensed or renewed in October 2019, retroactive to October 2020, and the licenses of Technicians and Terminal Handlers who were licensed or renewed in November 2019, and who have properly updated their applications and complied with the requirements of the Video Gaming Act and the Board’s Rules.
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to issue a Notice of Non-Renewal to James Edward Powell-Lusk.
VIDEO GAMING ESTABLISHMENT APPLICATIONS
Initial Licenses - Approvals & Denials
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to approve 134 Video Gaming Establishment License applications for a period of one year, expiring in November 2021, subject to licensee’s payment of the applicable licensing fee on or before December 31, 2020, and issue Notices of Denial to the following applicants:
2001 N. Mannheim Corporation d/b/a J's Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose
Green Point Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Mobil
Hopkins Gas Mart, Inc. d/b/a Hopkins Gas Mart, Inc.
Statewide Investments LLC d/b/a Little Nashville
CEE-JOS SALOON LLC d/b/a CEE-JOS SALOON LLC
Statutorily Ineligible Denials
Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board on June 11, 2020 to deny applications where, after staff’s investigation, a determination was made that the applicant is prohibited by statute or rule from holding the applied-for license, the administrator denied the Video Gaming Establishment Applications of the following applicants:
Bigfoot Gaming LLC d/b/a Bigfoot Gaming LLC
Donnie's Bar and Grill INC d/b/a Donnie's Bar and Grill INC
Jackson and Holsey LLC d/b/a Backroads Bar
Location Establishment License Renewals and Non-Renewals
Pursuant to the authority delegated by the Board on June 11, 2020, the administrator renewed the Video Gaming Location Establishment licenses that were licensed or renewed in October 2019, retroactive to October 2020, and the Video Gaming Location Establishment licenses that were licensed or renewed in November 2019, and who have properly updated their applications and complied with the requirements of the Video Gaming Act and the Board’s Rules.
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to issue a Notice of Non-Renewal to N.K.N., Incorporated d/b/a Kozy Nook Restaurant.
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to rescind its Notice of Non-Renewal and renew the truck stop establishment license of TRIPLE L AG SUPPLY, Inc. d/b/a Bucks Crossing retroactive to March 2020.
REQUESTS FOR HEARING
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to deny the request for hearing made by Creative Game Technologies, LLC’s.
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to deny the request for hearing made by KC 2120 Club d/b/a KC 2120 Club due to the statutory bar.
LITIGATION/SETTLEMENTS
The Board voted unanimously to adopt the staff’s recommendation to authorize the administrator to settle disciplinary action DC-18-26 against Owners licensees HC Aurora, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Aurora, HC Joliet, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino Joliet, and their parent company, Penn National Gaming, Inc.
ADJOURN
The Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
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