Missouri Gaming Commission News and Information

Date:      March 28, 2018

Time:     10:00 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 e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible. 

Tentative Agenda 

1. Call to Order 
2. Consideration of Minutes
3. February 28, 2018

III.       Consideration of Hearing Officer Recommendations

1. Raymond Jean
2. Resolution No. 18-013
3. Zachary Merriman
4. Resolution No. 18-014
5. Christopher Le
6. Resolution No. 18-015
7. Amanda Benedick
8. Resolution No. 18-016

1. Consideration of Relicensure of Class A Licensee

Pinnacle Entertainment (Class A)

• Presentation by Applicant
• Investigative Summary
• Staff Recommendation

1. Resolution No. 18-017 
2. Consideration of Licensure for Key Business Entity
3. Z Capital Affinity Owner LLC
4. Resolution No. 18-018 
5. Consideration of Licensure of Level I and Key Applicants
6. Resolution No. 18-019

VII.      Consideration of Rules and Regulations

1. Rescission of Rules and Regulations that Overlap, Duplicate or Conflict with a Statute or Another Rule
2. 11 CSR 45-4.070 – Competitiveness Standards
3. 11 CSR 45-4.430 – Waiver of Requirements
4. 11 CSR 45-5.280 – Forfeiture of Illegal Winnings
5. 11 CSR 45-6.050 – Limited License
6. 11 CSR 45-7.140 – Requests for Exemptions
7. 11 CSR 45-8.160 – Extension of Time for Reporting
8. 11 CSR 45-10.070 – Effect of Another Jurisdiction’s Orders
9. 11 CSR 45-10.115 – List of Barred Persons
10. 11 CSR 45-11.170 – Exemptions
11. 11 CSR 45-11.180 – Estoppel
12. 11 CSR 45-30.500 – Bingo on Military Installations
13. 11 CSR 45-31.005 – Procedures for Disciplinary Actions and Hearings
14. Rescission of Rules and Regulations that are Unnecessary, Not Essential to the Health, Safety or Welfare of Missouri Residents, or are Obsolete
15. 11 CSR 45-1.040 – Enrollment of Attorneys and Scope of Practice
16. 11 CSR 45-5.020 – Posting of Address of Commission
17. 11 CSR 45-5.250 – Finder’s Fees
18. 11 CSR 45-6.060 – Excursions During Inclement Weather or Mechanical Difficulties
19. 11 CSR 45-10.080 – Fair Market Value of Contracts
20. 11 CSR 45-14.010 – Policy
21. 11 CSR 45-14.020 – Determination to Seek Supervisor
22. 11 CSR 45-14.030 – Authority of Supervisor
23. 11 CSR 45-14.040 – Termination
24. 11 CSR 45-14.050 – Distribution of Earnings to Former Legal Owners
25. 11 CSR 45-16.010 – Definitions
26. 11 CSR 45-16.020 – Registration Required
27. 11 CSR 45-16.030 – Registration Exemption
28. 11 CSR 45-16.040 – Information Required of Local Labor Organization
29. 11 CSR 45-16.050 – Information Required of Listed Labor Organization Personnel
30. 11 CSR 45-16.060 – Commission May Require Certain Persons to Provide Information
31. 11 CSR 45-16.070 – Required Revisions of List
32. 11 CSR 45-16.080 – Interest in Class A Licensee Prohibited
33. 11 CSR 45-16.090 – Failure to Comply—Consequences
34. Rescission of Rules and Regulations for which the Cost of the Regulation Outweigh Their Benefits
35. 11 CSR 45-5.400 – Junket, Junket Enterprises, Junket Representatives—Definitions
36. 11 CSR 45-5.410 – Junket Enterprise; Junket Representative; Agents; Employees—Policies and Prohibited Activities
37. 11 CSR 45-5.420 – Junket—Agreements and Final Reports
38. Rescission of Rules and Regulations Relating to Horse Racing
39. 11 CSR 45-60.010 – Commission Officials
40. 11 CSR 45-60.020 – Judges
41. 11 CSR 45-60.025 – Stewards
42. 11 CSR 45-60.030 – Commission Veterinarian
43. 11 CSR 45-60.040 – Commission Laboratory
44. 11 CSR 45-60.050 – Suspensions
45. 11 CSR 45-60.055 – Effect of Suspension or Revocation on Spouse
46. 11 CSR 45-60.060 – Conflict Between U.S.T.A. and Commission Rules
47. 11 CSR 45-61.010 – General Considerations
48. 11 CSR 45-61.015 – Thoroughbred Association Officials
49. 11 CSR 45-61.020 – Racing Secretary
50. 11 CSR 45-61.021 – Racing Secretary (Thoroughbred)
51. 11 CSR 45-61.022 – Paddock Judge—Thoroughbred
52. 11 CSR 45-61.023 – Horse Identifier—Thoroughbred
53. 11 CSR 45-61.024 – Clerk of the Scales
54. 11 CSR 45-61.025 – Starter
55. 11 CSR 45-61.026 – Timer
56. 11 CSR 45-61.027 – Patrol and Placing Judges
57. 11 CSR 45-61.028 – Association Veterinarian
58. 11 CSR 45-61.029 – Jockey Room Custodian and Valet Attendants
59. 11 CSR 45-61.030 – Adoption of Rule 6 of U.S.T.A.
60. 11 CSR 45-62.010 – General Requirements
61. 11 CSR 45-62.020 – Commission Offices
62. 11 CSR 45-62.030 – Ejection
63. 11 CSR 45-62.035 – Stands for Officials—Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse
64. 11 CSR 45-62.040 – Racing Surfaces
65. 11 CSR 45-62.050 – Public Information
66. 11 CSR 45-62.055 – Program
67. 11 CSR 45-62.060 – Numbers of Races per Performance
68. 11 CSR 45-62.070 – Appointment of Racing Officials and Department Heads
69. 11 CSR 45-62.080 – Trust Funds
70. 11 CSR 45-62.090 – Condition Book
71. 11 CSR 45-62.100 – Photo-Finish Equipment
72. 11 CSR 45-62.110 – VTR Equipment
73. 11 CSR 45-62.120 – Photograph Posted
74. 11 CSR 45-62.130 – Driver’s Stand
75. 11 CSR 45-62.140 – Starting Gate
76. 11 CSR 45-62.145 – Distance Poles (Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse)
77. 11 CSR 45-62.150 – Detention Enclosure
78. 11 CSR 45-62.160 – Grounds’ Facilities, Water and Sewage
79. 11 CSR 45-62.170 – Safety and Medical Aid
80. 11 CSR 45-62.180 – Fire Protection
81. 11 CSR 45-62.190 – Stable and Ground Security
82. 11 CSR 45-62.200 – Electric Timing Device
83. 11 CSR 45-62.205 – Lighting
84. 11 CSR 45-62.210 – Patrol Judge’s Communication
85. 11 CSR 45-62.220 – Hippodroming Ban
86. 11 CSR 45-62.230 – Communication System
87. 11 CSR 45-62.240 – Primary and Secondary Liability
88. 11 CSR 45-62.250 – Listening Devices
89. 11 CSR 45-62.260 – Payment of Purses
90. 11 CSR 45-65.010 – General Provisions for Class C Licenses
91. 11 CSR 45-65.020 – Specific Licenses
92. 11 CSR 45-65.030 – Fees
93. 11 CSR 45-65.035 – Prohibited Acts
94. 11 CSR 45-65.040 – Duties of Specific Licensees
95. 11 CSR 45-67.010 – Ejection of Patrons
96. 11 CSR 45-70.010 – Rules of Racing—Harness
97. 11 CSR 45-70.011 – Rules of Racing—Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse
98. 11 CSR 45-70.012 – Claiming
99. 11 CSR 45-70.040 – Bleeder List
100. 11 CSR 45-80.010 – General
101. 11 CSR 45-80.020 – Pools Authorized
102. 11 CSR 45-80.030 – Win Pool
103. 11 CSR 45-80.040 – Place Pool
104. 11 CSR 45-80.050 – Show Pool
105. 11 CSR 45-80.060 – Daily Double Pool
106. 11 CSR 45-80.070 – Quinella Pool
107. 11 CSR 45-80.080 – Exacta Pool (also known as Perfecta)
108. 11 CSR 45-80.090 – Trifecta (Triple) Pool
109. 11 CSR 45-80.091 – Twin Trifecta (Double Triple) Pool
110. 11 CSR 45-80.100 – Refunds
111. 11 CSR 45-80.110 – Race Cancelled
112. 11 CSR 45-80.120 – Totalisator Breakdown
113. 11 CSR 45-80.130 – Minimum Wager and Payoff
114. 11 CSR 45-80.140 – Odds or Payoffs Posted
115. 11 CSR 45-80.150 – Betting Explanation
116. 11 CSR 45-80.160 – Pools Dependent Upon Entries
117. 11 CSR 45-80.170 – Pari-Mutuel Ticket Sales
118. 11 CSR 45-80.180 – Payment
119. 11 CSR 45-80.190 – Responsibility for Posting Results
120. 11 CSR 45-80.200 – Verification of Payoffs
121. 11 CSR 45-80.210 – Over and Under Payments of Payoffs
122. 11 CSR 45-80.220 – Coupled Betting Interests
123. 11 CSR 45-80.230 – Emergency Situations
124. 11 CSR 45-80.240 – Totalisator Employees
125. 11 CSR 45-80.250 – Remission of Outs and Breakage
126. 11 CSR 45-90.010 – Judges’ Summary Hearings
127. 11 CSR 45-90.020 – Appeal of the Decision of the Judges
128. 11 CSR 45-90.030 – Appeals to the Commission to be Heard De Novo

VIII.     Motion for Closed Meeting under Sections 313.847 and 313.945, RSMo., Investigatory, Proprietary and Application Records and 610.021(1), RSMo., Legal Actions, (3) & (13) Personnel and (14) Records Protected from Disclosure by Law 

1. Motion to Open Meeting 
2. Adjournment

From the St.Louis Post Dispatch.

The Missourinet radio news network called us and wanted to know about March Madness and brackets and office  pools.  It’s not under the MGC’s jurisdiction. General Counsel Ed Grewach conducted an interview for News Director Brian Hauswirth. Listen to the interview and read the story here.

Gaming Laboratories International names Senior Client Services Representative

12 March 2018

(PRESS RELEASE) — Gaming Laboratories International has named Blaine Preston Senior Client Services Representative. In his new role, Preston will be responsible for delivering the highest level of customer service to key gaming and lottery clients.

Preston brings more than 15 years of professional experience in regulatory technical compliance, risk management and security operations to his new role with GLI. Most recently, Preston served as Director of Security for the Missouri Lottery, where he managed the Missouri Lottery’s security staff, investigations and system security compliance program. Additionally, Preston was responsible for conducting in-depth licensing and background investigations, as well as managing lottery security oversight for more than 4,800 licensed retailers throughout Missouri.

Previously, Preston served as Enforcement Manager for the Missouri Gaming Commission. His responsibilities included regulatory compliance and enforcement, drafting rules and regulations, conducting investigations, and ensuring regulatory oversight of 13 Missouri-based casinos and corporate entities.

“It’s with great pleasure that we welcome Blaine to our growing GLI Client Services team,” said GLI Director of Client Services, Michael Capen. “His depth of experience working for both the Missouri Lottery and the Missouri Gaming Commission further enhances our ability to provide the world-class results and unmatched service our valued clients and customers have come to expect from GLI.”

Preston obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Missouri State University and is a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) trainer. He is the 2015 recipient of the Missouri Lottery Executive Director’s Award for successfully implementing Missouri’s statewide lottery system.

The next meeting of the Missouri Gaming Commission is Wednesday, March 28th at 10 a.m. in Jefferson City. The agenda will be posted here when it becomes available.

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

             The Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling is once again supporting a nationwide initiative aimed at increasing awareness of the “silent addiction.” Currently in its 14^th year, National Problem Gambling Awareness Month is an initiative created by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).

“The primary goal of the campaign is to encourage anyone who knows someone that might be suffering from gambling addiction to ‘Have the Conversation,’” said Susan Goedde, chair of the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling and communications manager for the Missouri Lottery.

According to the NCPG, approximately 2-3 percent of Americans meet the criteria for problem gambling. Recent results from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service’s 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) found that less than 1 percent of Missourian’s who participate in gambling activities exhibit signs of having a problem.

“We want everyone to know that free help is available, especially those who have a gambling problem or loved ones of a problem gambler,” said Goedde. “Accessing professional help through the 1-888-BETSOFF helpline is easy and confidential.”

Goedde said that in the time since the 1-888-BETSOFF helpline was established in 2001, more than 40,000 calls have been placed to the helpline. An additional 46,000 referrals for free treatment programs have also been given.

To support the national awareness campaign and the availability of free help in Missouri, the Alliance has created a new public service announcement (PSA). The PSA is being distributed via radio and TV across the state, and it can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygPdfD1Z8WU. Alliance members also completed a redesign of the Bets Off billboards in late 2017.

To access free help from licensed professionals, please call 1-888-BETSOFF (1-888-238-7633), email freehelp@888betsoff.org or visit 888betsoff.org. The Missouri Gaming Commission and the Missouri Lottery both offer their own voluntary, self-exclusion lists for problem gamblers. More information about problem gambling concerns and responsible gaming can be found at 888betsoff.org, ncpgambling.org and gamblersanonymous.org.

About the Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling (888betsoff.org)

The Missouri Alliance to Curb Problem Gambling, which was created in 1997, is a partnership between the Missouri Lottery, Missouri Department of Mental Health’s Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Missouri Gaming Association, Missouri Gaming Commission, Port Authority of Kansas City and a recovery community representative.  The purpose of the Alliance is to educate Missourians on the potential characteristics and dangers of problem and compulsive gambling, to refer compulsive gamblers and their family and friends to free treatment through a toll-free helpline, to prevent underage play and to promote responsible gaming.

Meeting Notice

Date:      February 28, 2018

Time:     10:00 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 e-mail at MeetingCoordinator@mgc.dps.mo.gov, 72 hours in advance of the meeting, if possible.

Tentative Agenda

1. Call to Order

 Consideration of Minutes

1. January 10, 2018

III.          Consideration of Relicensure of Class A & B Licensees

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Class A)

The Missouri Gaming Company

d/b/a Argosy Riverside Casino (Class B)

• Presentation by Applicant
• Presentation by City of Riverside
• Public Comment
• Investigative Summary
• MBE/WBE Compliance Review
• Staff Recommendation

1. Resolution No. 18-006
2. Resolution No. 18-007
3. Consideration of Licensure of Fantasy Sports Operators
4. DraftKings, Inc.

• Presentation by Applicant
• Investigative Summary
• Staff Recommendation 
• Motion to Close Meeting under Sections 313.945, RSMo., Investigatory, Priorietary and Application Records and 610.021(14), RSMo., Records Protected from Disclosure by Law.
•  

1. Resolution No. 18-008 (FanDuel Inc.)
2. Resolution No. 18-009 (SportsHub Technologies, LLC)
3. Resolution No. 18-010 (DraftKings, Inc.)

 Consideration of Disciplinary Actions

1. Tropicana St. Louis, LLC
2. DC-18-006
3. Tropicana St. Louis, LLC
4. DC-18-007
5. PNK (River City), LLC d/b/a River City Casino
6. DC-18-008
7. Harrah’s North Kansas City, LLC
8. DC-18-009

 Consideration of Rules & Regulations

1. Rescission of Rules and Regulations that Overlap, Duplicate or Conflict with a Statute or Another Rule
   1. 11 CSR 45-3.010 – Commission Records
   2. 11 CSR 45-5.053 – Policies
   3. 11 CSR 45-7.070 – Surveillance Logs
   4. 11 CSR 45-8.100 – Count Room—Characteristics
   5. 11 CSR 45-10.055 – Certain Transactions Involving Slot Machines
   6. 11 CSR 45-11.020 – Deposit Account—Taxes and Fees
   7. 11 CSR 45-11.080 – Other Taxes and Fees
   8. 11 CSR 45-11.120 – Penalties and Interest
   9. 11 CSR 45-12.020 – Excursion Liquor License and Definitions
   10. 11 CSR 45-17.010 – Disassociated Persons List Created—Right to Remove From Premises
   11. 11 CSR 45-30.520 – Waiver of Requirements
   12. 11 CSR 45-30.535 – Penalties
   13. 11 CSR 45-40.070 – Operational Fees
   14. 11 CSR 45-40.100 – Audits
   15. Rescission of Rules and Regulations that are Unnecessary, or Not Essential to the Health, Safety or Welfare of Missouri Residents
   16. 11 CSR 45-7.020 – Minimum Standards
   17. 11 CSR 45-7.150 – Compliance with this Chapter
   18. 11 CSR 45-9.010 – Definition of Licensee
   19. 11 CSR 45-9.040 – Commission Approval of Internal Control System
   20. 11 CSR 45-11.030 – Payment—Gaming Tax
   21. 11 CSR 45-11.070 – Return and Payment—Admission Fee
   22. 11 CSR 45-11.130 – Failure to File Return or Pay Tax or Fee
   23. 11 CSR 45-11.160 – Collection and Enforcement
   24. 11 CSR 45-17.020 – Procedure for Applying for Placement on List of Disassociated Persons
   25. Rescission of Rules and Regulations that are Obsolete
   26. 11 CSR 45-4.085 – Expiration of Temporary License
   27. 11 CSR 45-5.170 – Destruction of Counterfeit Chips and Tokens
   28. 11 CSR 45-7.100 – Maintenance and Testing

 VII.      Consideration of Placement on List of Excluded Persons

1. Patrick C. Ahlering
2. Resolution No. 18-011

 VIII.     Consideration of Bingo Settlement Agreement

1. New Madrid Eagles Lodge 4206
2. Resolution No. 18-001-B
3. Little Guys Baseball Club
4. Resolution No. 18-002-B

1. Consideration of Licensure of Level I and Key Applicants
2. Resolution No. 18-012

313. Motion for Closed Meeting under Sections 313.847 and 313.945, RSMo., Investigatory, Proprietary and Application Records and 610.021(1), RSMo., Legal Actions, (3) & (13) Personnel and (14) Records Protected from Disclosure by Law

1. Motion to Open Meeting

 XII.      Adjournment

Ray Scherer of St.Jo News Press Now reports on financial numbers at the casino there.

The next meeting of the Missouri Gaming Commission will be Wednesday, February 28th at 10 a.m. in Jefferson City. The agenda will be posted here when it becomes available.

Kurt Erickson of the St. Louis Post Dispatch writes about sports wagering coming to Missouri. Read the story here.