The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the Jackson offices of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Executive Director Allen Godfrey, Chairman Al Hopkins, and Commissioner Jerry Griffith were in attendance. Commissioner Tom Gresham was absent.  The following matters were considered:

LICENSING

The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a license for the following:

• Gaming Partners International USA, Inc., as a manufacturer and distributor.

FINDINGS OF SUITABILITY

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

• Mr. Scott A. Warren, Regional Sr. Director of Finance of SW Gaming LLC d/b/a Harlow’s Casino Resort and Magnolia Hill, LLC d/b/a Riverwalk Casino and Hotel

• Mr. Linster W. Fox, Chairman of the Audit Committee, Everi Holdings, Inc.

• Barbara D. Skrmetta and Dennis M. Skrmetta, Landlords – BTN, LLC d/b/a Boomtown Casino Biloxi

• Candace Hopper, Heath Hopper, James Williams, Pamela Williams and Thomas B. Holmes, Jr., Landlords of RIH Acquisitions MS II, LLC d/b/a Bally’s Saloon, Hotel & Gambling Hall.

WORK PERMITS

The Commission approved the recommendation of the Executive Director to accept the hearing officer’s decisions with respect to the following:

• Joseph DeFazio

• Phat Thanh Nguyen

The Commission approved the recommendation of the Executive Director to decline to review and accept the hearing examiner’s decision regarding Shaun Johnston.

PLAYER DISPUTE

The Commission approved the recommendation of the Executive Director to decline to review and accept the hearing officer’s decision with respect to the following:

• Player Dispute Hearing – Christian and Michelle Shriver v. Boyd Biloxi, LLC d/b/a IP Casino Resort Spa

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

None.