The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 28, 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 licenses to the following:
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Beau Rivage Resorts, LLC d/b/a Beau Rivage as an operator.
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PNK Vicksburg, LLC d/b/a Ameristar Casino Vicksburg as an operator.
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SportsHub Games Network, Inc. as a fantasy contest operator.
FINDINGS OF SUITABILITY
The Commission approved findings of suitability for the following persons and entities:
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Yoshihiro Iuchi, Director, Senior Operating Officer of JCM American Corporation, Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
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AP Gaming VoteCo, LLC as a Greater than 5% Shareholder of PlayAGS, Inc.
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Penny S. Bankston, General Manager of Casino Vicksburg, LLC d/b/a Waterview Casino and Hotel.
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Luke K. Orchard, SVP Chief Compliance and Risk Management Officer of IGT.
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Lawana L. Low, Owner, New Palace Casino, LLC.
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Robert E. Low, Owner, New Palace Casino, LLC.
OTHER APPROVALS
The Commission approved the following:
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De-Registration of AP Gaming VoteCo, LLC as a Holding Company of AGS LLC.
RULE ADOPTION
The Commission approved adoption of the following rules to become effective 30 days after filing with the Mississippi Secretary of State: