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MEETING NOTICE Date: September 24, 2024 Time: 2 p.m. Place: Ameristar Casino Kansas City 3200 N. Ameristar Drive Kansas City, Missouri **Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact us either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible. Tentative Agenda I. Call to Order II. Motion to Close Meeting under Sections 313.847 RSMo. and 610.021(3) and (13) Personnel, and (1) and (14) for Proprietary and Application Records and Information for Review of: o 2 p.m. – Ameristar Casino Kansas City Casino’s Facilities and Operations III. Motion to Open Meeting IV. Adjournment
MEETING NOTICE Date: September 25, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Council Chambers Riverside City Hall 2950 NW Vivion Road Riverside, Missouri **Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact us either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible. Tentative Agenda I. Call to Order II. Adoption of Agenda III. Consideration of Minutes A. August 27, 2024 B. August 28, 2024 C. September 4, 2024 IV. Consideration of Relicensure of Certain Supplier D. BMM North America, Inc.
Resolution No. 24-043 V. Consideration of Licensure of Key Business Entities E. Naytin Stuhl Pty Limited
Resolution No. 24-044 F. JSJ Investments Holdings Pty Ltd
Resolution No. 24-045 VI. Consideration of Licensure of Level I/Key Applicants G. Resolution No. 24-046 FREE PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE • 1-888-BETSOFF
VII. Consideration of Relicensure of Key Persons H. Resolution No. 24-047 VIII. Consideration of Waiver of Institutional Investor I. Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Resolution No. 24-048 J. Shapiro Capital Management LLC
Resolution No. 24-049 IX. Motion for Closed Meeting under Sections 313.847, RSMo., Investigatory, Proprietary and Application Records and 610.021(1), RSMo., Legal Actions and Matters Subject to Attorney Client Privilege and Legal Work Product, (3) & (13) Personnel, (12) Contracts and (14) Records Protected from Disclosure by Law X. Motion to Open Meeting XI. Adjournment
JEFFERSON CITY — A former state lawmaker from south St. Louis County is poised to become the state’s top gambling regulator.
With a possible expansion of gambling on the horizon, the Missouri Gaming Commission named Mike Leara as its ninth executive director Friday.
He will take over for Peggy Richardson, a former Moniteau County judge who announced in April that she was retiring.
The move is a return to the commission for Leara, who served on the four-member gaming board beginning in 2019.
The gaming position pays $130,000, up from the roughly $100,000 Leara was earning as the state supervisor for the Department of Public Safety’s Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.
At the alcohol and tobacco control post, Leara recently headed up efforts by Gov. Mike Parson to crack down on the sale of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products at establishments with liquor licenses.
Those rules are the subject of a lawsuit filed last month by the Missouri Hemp Trade Association.
As chairman of the gaming board, Leara helped navigate the casino industry through a costly COVID-19 shutdown and the spread of unregulated and untaxed slot machines in gas stations, bars and restaurants.
The next director could face the prospect of an expansion of the office pending the outcome of two proposed initiative petitions that are on the November ballot.
One would bring sports betting to Missouri, putting the gaming commission in charge of launching the program.
According to a fiscal analysis of the proposal, a sports gambling system in Missouri would require the hiring of an estimated 15 additional employees to regulate and enforce the program at a cost of about $3.9 million.
Leara said preparations to implement the sports betting program will be “critical.”
“That’s going to be my biggest challenge right away,” Leara told the Post-Dispatch.
The other ballot question would add a casino to the state’s current fleet of 13. The proposed casino would be located at the Lake of the Ozarks.
If the new casino is approved by voters, a fiscal analysis shows the need to hire at least one dozen additional employees to regulate and enforce state gambling laws at a cost estimated to be $2.6 million.
Leara, who lives in unincorporated Sappington, served as a state representative for the 96th House District from 2009 through 2017 and has kept his hand in electoral politics by serving as treasurer of a political action committee that raises money for former Rep. David Gregory, a Chesterfield Republican who is running for a seat in the state Senate.
During his time the Legislature, Leara served as vice chairman on the Missouri State Employee Retirement System board of trustees.
He has also owned and operated Gateway Advisors in St. Louis since 1999. The firm is a corporate and governmental retirement and pension plan consultant.
Leara is expected to start the job in October.
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Congratulations to Tax Auditor Amy Trachsel on her 20-year work anniversary! Amy ensures that Admission taxes and fees are calculated correctly, which allows MGC to support our worthy causes. Amy is shown (on left) at the August Commission meeting with a Certificate of Appreciation from Deputy Director Nikki Evans. Thanks, Amy for your many years of service and dedication!
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Congratulations to Faith Anderson, Administrative Support Professional/Problem Gambling Program Administrator! While she’s been with MGC for 10 years, Faith has been a state employee for 33 years! Faith is shown (on left) at the August Commission meeting with a Certificate of Appreciation from Deputy Director Nikki Evans. Thank you, Faith, for your many years of service and dedication!
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MEETING NOTICE Date: August 27, 2024 Time: 1 p.m. Place: 3411 Knipp Drive, Suite A Jefferson City, Missouri **Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact us either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible. Tentative Agenda I. Call to Order II. Adoption of Agenda III. Motion for Closed Meeting under Sections 610.021(1), RSMo., Legal Actions and Matters Subject to Attorney Client Privilege and Legal Work Product, (3) & (13) Personnel, (12) Contracts and (14) Records Protected from Disclosure by Law and 313.847, RSMo., Investigatory, Proprietary and Application Records. IV. Motion to Open Meeting V. Adjournment
MEETING NOTICE Date: August 28, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Missouri Gaming Commission 3417 Knipp Drive Jefferson City, Missouri *Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact us either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or email at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible. Tentative Agenda I. Call to Order II. Team Member Recognition III. Adoption of Agenda IV. Consideration of Minutes A. June 25, 2024 B. June 26, 2024 V. Consideration of Relicensure of Class A Licensee & Key Business Entity C. Boyd Gaming Corporation
Presentation by Applicant
Investigative Summary
Staff Recommendation
Resolution No. 24-033 (Class A)
Resolution No. 24-034 (Key Business Entity) VI. Consideration of Ratification D. Christopher Spears
Resolution No. 24-035 VII. Consideration of Licensure of Level I/Key Applicants E. Resolution No. 24-036 VIII. Consideration of Relicensure of Key Persons F. Resolution No. 24-037 IX. Consideration of Disciplinary Actions G. Bally’s Kansas City Casino
DC-24-073 H. Century Casino Caruthersville
DC-24-074 I. The Missouri Gaming Company, LLC
DC-24-075 X. Consideration of Waiver of Institutional Investors J. BlackRock, Inc.
Resolution No. 24-038 K. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
Resolution No. 24-039 L. AustraliaSuper Pty Ltd
Resolution No. 24-040 XI. Consideration of Delegation of Authority to Chairman M. Resolution No. 24-041 XII. Consideration of Rules and Regulations N. Proposed Amendments
11 CSR 45-13.030 – Requests for Hearings
11 CSR 45-30.135 – Bingo Workers
11 CSR 45-30.280 – Net Receipts from Bingo and Bank Account
11 CSR 45-30.610 – Wireless Technology
Resolution No. 24-042 XIII. Motion for Closed Meeting Under Sections 313.847, RSMo., Investigatory, Proprietary and Application Records and 610.021(1), RSMo., Legal Actions and Matters Subject to Attorney Client Privilege and Legal Work Product, (3) & (13) Personnel, (12) Contracts and (14) Records Protected from Disclosure by Law XIV. Motion to Open Meeting XV. Adjournment
MEETING NOTICE
Date: August 28, 2024
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: 3411 Knipp Drive, Suite A
Jefferson City, Missouri
**Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact us either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible.
Tentative Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Adoption of Agenda
III. Motion for Closed Meeting under Sections 610.021(1), RSMo., Legal Actions and Matters Subject to Attorney Client Privilege and Legal Work Product, (3) & (13) Personnel, (12) Contracts and (14) Records Protected from Disclosure by Law and 313.847, RSMo., Investigatory, Proprietary and Application Records.
IV. Motion to Open Meeting
V. Adjournment
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The St. Jo Frontier Casino celebrated 30 years in the St. Joseph community on Monday, June 24, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. General Manager and Vice President Don Wren led the ceremony with staff and Missouri Gaming Commissioner Pat Conway and former Missouri Gaming Commissioner Suzanne Bradley.
Chamber members at the event recalled when the first casino in St. Joseph was actually a boat that traveled on the river and commented how far the casino has come in 30 years. See its website for information on gaming, dining, event space, promotions and more.
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MEETING NOTICE Date: June 25, 2024 Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: River City Casino 777 River City Casino Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 63125 **Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact us either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible. Tentative Agenda I. Call to Order II. Motion to Close Meeting under Sections 313.847 RSMo. and 610.021(3) and (13) Personnel, and (1) and (14) for Proprietary and Application Records and Information for Review of: o 1:30 p.m. – River City Casino’s Facilities and Operations III. Motion to Open Meeting IV. Adjournment
MEETING NOTICE
Date: June 26, 2024 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Embassy Suites St. Louis – St. Charles Portland Room Two Convention Center Plaza St. Charles, Missouri 63303 **Special Accommodations: Accommodations for people with disabilities are available. Please contact either by telephone at (573) 526-2326, or email at y p ( ) , t MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible. Tentative Agenda I. Call to Order II. Team Member Recognition III. Adoption of Agenda IV. Consideration of Minutes A. May 29, 2024 V. Consideration of Relicensure of Class B Licensee B. Tropicana St. Louis, LLC d/b/a Horseshoe St. Louis
Presentation by Applicant
Presentation by City of St. Louis
Public Comment
Investigative Summary
MBE/WBE Compliance Review
Staff Recommendation
Resolution No. 24-028 for Closed Meeting 313.847, RSMo., Investigatory, Proprietary and Application Records and 610.021(1), RSMo., Legal Actions and Matters Subject to Attorney Client Privilege and Legal Work Product, (3) & (13) VI. Consideration of Relicensure of Key Business Entity C. Tropicana Entertainment, Inc.
Resolution No. 24-029 VII. Consideration of Relicensure of Certain Supplier D. Genesis Gaming Solutions
Resolution No. 24-030 VIII. Consideration of Licensure of Level I/Key Applicants E. Resolution No. 24-031 IX. Consideration of Relicensure of Key Persons F. Resolution No. 24-032 X. Consideration of Disciplinary Action G. HGI – Mark Twain, LLC
DC-24-061 XI. Motion under Sections Personnel, (12) Contracts and (14) Records Protected from Disclosure by Law XII. Motion to Open Meeting XIII. Adjournment
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“When it comes down to it, the greatest joys we have on this earth are the relationships that we have with one another” ~MGC Executive Director Judge Peggy Richardson
In her retirement farewell at the May Commission meeting, Judge Richardson then quoted a Tim McGraw song as her final words of advice to everyone.
“Hold the door, say please say thank you. Always stay humble and kind”
Congratulations on your retirement, Judge!
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