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CommissionersChairmanDAVID M. BARASCHPhone: (717) 346-8300Fax: (717) 346-8350www.gamingcontrolboard.pa.govPENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARDP.O. BOX 69060HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA17106-9060MEETING MINUTESWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 – 10:00 a.m.STRAWBERRY SQUARE COMPLEX, 2ND FLOOR, HARRISBURGRICHARD G. JEWELLOBRA S. KERNODLE IVSEAN LOGANKATHY M. MANDERINOMERRITT C. REITZELDANTE SANTONI, JR.Ex-Officio MembersC. DANIEL HASSELLRUSSELL C. REDDINGJOSEPH M. TORSELLAA meeting of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board was held at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Office ofHearings and Appeals, Strawberry Square Complex, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA.MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:David M. Barasch, ChairmanRichard G. JewellObra S. Kernodle, IVSean Logan (via teleconference)Kathy M. ManderinoMerritt C. ReitzelDante Santoni, Jr.EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS/DESIGNEES IN ATTENDANCE:Jennifer Langan, Designee, Pennsylvania TreasurySue Leighton, Representative, Department of RevenueMike Smith, Designee, Department of AgriculturePA GAMING CONTROL BOARD EXECUTIVE STAFF WHO APPEARED BEFORE THE BOARD:Kevin O’Toole, Executive Director – Employee Service Awards and Qualified Gaming Entity InteractiveGaming Licensing Process (Joe Bott assisted with Employee Service Awards)Claire Yantis, Administrative Director – New Hires and PGCB Classification and Compensation Structure,R. Douglas Sherman, Chief Counsel – PetitionsSteve Cook, Deputy Chief Counsel – Report and RecommendationsSusan Hensel, Director, Bureau of Licensing – Licensing MattersCyrus Pitre, Chief Enforcement Counsel – Enforcement ActionsOffice of Enforcement Counsel – Also presenting:John Crohe, Benjamin Ferrell, Ashley Gabrielle, Tamara Haken, Sarah Kolesar, Dustin Miller, MichaelRoland and David TepperALSO PRESENT WERE:Christopher Soriano, Esquire, Duane Morris, LLP, Counsel for Downs Racing, LPAnthony Carlucci, President and General Manager, Mohegan Sun PoconoMichael Epps, Vice President of Legal and Compliance, Mohegan Sun PoconoMr. Thomas Connolly, Registered Speaker for Public CommentPUBLIC HEARING ATTENDANCE:SugarHouse HSP Gaming, LP– Petition for an Interactive Gaming Certificate:Laura McAllister Cox, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Legal Counsel, Rush Street Gaming, LLCCheryl Duhon, General Manager, SugarHouseRichard Schwartz, President, Rush Street InteractiveMountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC (MTRA) – Petition for an Interactive Gaming Certificate:Adrian R. King, Jr. Esquire, representing Penn National GamingAlex Hvizda, Director of Compliance, MTRAJohn Worthington, Vice President of iGaming Operations, MTRAA quorum of the Board being present, Chairman Barasch called the meeting to order.EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDSThe following staff were recognized, prior to the start of the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting, to honor them for theirten years of service with the PA Gaming Control Board, they are: Geraldine Long and Christopher Mendola
September 12, 2018 Board MinutesPage 2ANNOUNCEMENTSChairman Barasch announced that the Board held an Executive Session on September 11th to discuss personnel matters andto conduct quasi-judicial deliberations relating to matters being considered by the Board on September 12th.MINUTES / TRANSCRIPTOn a motion by Commissioner Reitzel, seconded by Commissioner Santoni, the Board unanimously approved the minutesand transcripts of the June 27 and July 18, 2018 meetings.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORTKevin O’Toole, Executive Director, defined the process by which the Board would proceed to select how qualified gamingentities can apply for available Interactive Gaming Certificates. He updated the Board stating that “from a total of 39available interactive gaming certificates which could be issued, our slot machine licensees have selected and reserved 32 ofthese certificates. Accordingly, 7 certificates remain available. Those 7 certificates consist of 3 peer-to-peer poker typegames; 2 non-peer-to-peer slot-like games; and, 2 non-peer-to-peer table games.”He also stated that “the 7 Interactive Gaming Certificates may now be awarded to Qualified Gaming Entities, or QGEs. AQGE is defined in the expanded gaming act as “a gaming entity licensed in any jurisdiction which has satisfied therequirements set forth in the Act and any other criteria established by the Board, including financial and character suitabilityrequirements.”Mr. O’Toole indicated that the Board was previously provided with the document titled “Interactive Gaming QualifiedGaming Entity Licensing Process.” This document provides a detailed summary of the process to be utilized by the Boardfor accepting applications and then selecting, in a random public drawing, as many applicants as are necessary to award the7 remaining interactive gaming certificates.To summarize the process, there are 4 steps:1. Interested entities are to submit a petition with the Board’s Office of Hearings and Appeals during the periodbeginning on October 15, 2018 and ending on October 31, 2018. The information required to be included in thepetition is described in the process document.2. Board staff will then review the submissions and determine which petitions satisfy the criteria to be included in thegroup eligible to be chosen to participate in the selection process. The Board will publish on its website a list of allentities which have petitioned for consideration to be awarded an interactive gaming certificate.3. Once all eligible QGE’s have been identified, the Board will conduct a blind random drawing from all petitionersand then reserve the type and the number of certificates sought in the selected QGE petition until no certificatesremain.4. Upon being selected in the blind random drawing, the QGE will be required within 60 days to submit completedapplications for licensure and undergo the requisite background investigation to determine suitability for licensureby the Board.Mr. O’Toole requested that the Board make a motion for approval.PGCB MOTION NO. 2018-332-EXEMotions: 1st–Board Member Manderino / 2nd–Board Member JewellThe Board hereby approved the Qualified Gaming Entity Interactive Licensing Gaming Process for publication on the PAGaming Control Board’s website.Board Decision:Passed by unanimous voteHUMAN RESOURCESPGCB MOTION NO. 2018-333-HRMotions: 1st–Board Member Santoni / 2nd–Board Member JewellThe Board hereby approved the hiring of the following applicants: Katherine Johnson, Casino Compliance Representative, Meadows Racetrack and Casino Matthew Ferro, Casino Compliance Representative, Lady Luck Casino, NemacolinBoard Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-334-HRMotions: 1st–Board Member Reitzel / 2nd–Board Member Manderino
September 12, 2018 Board MinutesPage 3The Board hereby approved the Amendments to the PGCB Classification and Compensation Structure described by theAdministrative Director.Board Decision:Passed by unanimous voteOFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSELPGCB MOTION NO. 2018-335 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Jewell / 2nd–Board Member KernodleThe Board hereby approved, with conditions, the Interactive Gaming Certificate for SugarHouse HSP Gaming, L.P.d/b/a SugarHouse Casino. SugarHouse shall pay a 10,000,000 Authorization Fee to the Board within 60 days of theBoard’s Order approving the Petition.Docket Number:7948-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-336 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Kernodle / 2nd–Board Member ManderinoThe Board hereby approved, with conditions, the Interactive Gaming Certificate for Mountainview ThoroughbredRacing Association, LLC d/b/a Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. Hollywood Casino shall pay a 10,000,000 Authorization Fee to the Board within 60 days of the Board’s Order approving the Petition.Docket Number:7945-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-337 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Manderino / 2nd–Board Member ReitzelThe Board hereby approved Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, LLC, d/b/a Hollywood Casino atPenn National Race Course’s Petition for Extension of Time. Mountainview shall file its Category 4 Slot Machine LicenseApplication with the Board no later than December 6, 2018.Docket Number:7974-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-338 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Reitzel / 2nd–Board Member SantoniThe Board hereby approved Matthew Hansell’s Petition for Reconsideration of Denial of Gaming Employee OccupationPermit Renewal Application. Mr. Hansell’s Gaming Employee Occupation Permit is hereby renewed. It is further orderedthat Mr. Hansell is to provide confirmation to the Board that he is in full compliance with the Internal Revenue Service byMarch 12, 2019.Docket Number:7920-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-339 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Jewell / 2nd–Board Member KernodleThe Board adopted the Report and Recommendation of the Office of Hearings and Appeals and denied the GamingEmployee Occupation Permit Application of Shayne Boseman, Jr. It is further ordered that Exhibits containingconfidential information shall be redacted and/or sealed from the Board’s public file.Docket Number:7753-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-340 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Kernodle / 2nd–Board Member ManderinoThe Board adopted the Report and Recommendation of the Office of Hearings and Appeals denying the removal of IlanCohen from the PGCB Involuntary Exclusion List. Mr. Cohen may petition the Board for removal when five years fromthe date of exclusion has elapsed.Docket Number:3812-2014Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-341 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Manderino / 2nd–Board Member ReitzelThe Board rejected the Report and Recommendation of the Office of Hearings and Appeals and ordered that L.L.B. be
September 12, 2018 Board MinutesPage 4removed from the Voluntary Self-Exclusion List. It is further ordered that the record in this proceeding remain sealed.Docket Number:7746-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-342 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Reitzel / 2nd–Board Member SantoniThe Board approved the Report and Recommendation of the Office of Hearings and Appeals regarding the continuedsuspension of Seth Roark’s Non-Gaming Employee Registration. The suspension shall remain in effect until furtheraction by the Board. It is further ordered that Exhibits containing confidential information shall be redacted and/or sealedfrom the Board’s public file.Docket Number:7841-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-343 OCCMotions: 1st–Board Member Santoni / 2nd–Board Member JewellThe Board approved the Report and Recommendation of the Office of Hearings and Appeals regarding the continuedsuspension of Tyrone Smith’s Gaming Employee Occupation Permit. It shall remain in effect until further action by theBoard.Docket Number:7902-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous voteBUREAU OF LICENSINGPGCB MOTION NO. 2018-344 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Jewell / 2nd–Board Member KernodleThe Board approved for licensure, parties related to the Change of Control of Category 3 Slot Machine Licensee ValleyForge Convention Center Partners, LP to Boyd Gaming Corporation and approve the Change of Control, with theconditions requested by the Bureau of Licensing and Office of Enforcement Counsel. The following Principals submittedapplications for licensure in conjunction with Boyd Gaming Corporation’s application. They are: Boyd TCV GP, LLC, 0.01% owner and general partner of Boyd TCV, LP – Docket #105940-1Boyd TCV, LP, merger subsidiary of Boyd Gaming Corporation to be merged with and into Valley Forge Convention Center Partners, LP –Docket #105939-1Theodore Allen Bogich, Executive Vice President of Operations for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #105926-1William Richard Boyd, Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #1726-2William Samuel Boyd, 17.5% owner and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #1697-2Richard Eugene Flaherty, Audit Committee Chairman and Member of the Board of Director for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket#105937-1George Marshall Hirsberg II, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for Boyd GamingCorporation – Docket #105925-1Marianne Boyd Johnson, 6.9% owner and Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Boyd GamingCorporation – Docket #1713-2David Scott Krasn, Vice President of Internal Audit for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #1802-2Brian Larson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket#1694-2Anthony Devoice McDuffie, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #1406-5Matthew Donald Mitchell, Vice President of Financial Shared Services for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #105938-1Keith Edward Smith, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Member of the Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket#1723-2Christine Jane Spadafor, Member of the Audit Committee and Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #105927-1Peter McGregor Thomas, Member of the Audit Committee and Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #1695-2Veronica Joy Wilson, Member of the Audit Committee and Board of Directors for Boyd Gaming Corporation – Docket #1690-2Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-345 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Kernodle/ 2nd–Board Member ManderinoThe Board adopted the Table Game Manufacturer License Renewal for TotalUp, Inc. d/b/a/ TOTALUP. TOTALUPpays the 15,000 reduced license fee and any other outstanding fees as determined by the Board pursuant to 4 Pa.C.S. §1208 (relating to collection of fees and fines); and TOTALUP agrees to pay additional license fees if its sales exceed thereduced license fee dollar threshold.Board Decision:Passed by unanimous vote
September 12, 2018 Board MinutesPage 5PGCB MOTION NO. 2018-346 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Manderino / 2nd–Board Member ReitzelThe Board adopted the following Conditional Video Gaming Terminal Operator Licenses. Each Entity, listed below,is subject to a 5,000 Terminal Operator Fee. The fee is to be paid within 10 days of Board notification. Applications for Principal licenses were submittedand can be found in the Order. Commonwealth Gaming, LLC Shah VGT Services, Inc. Venture Gaming, LLCBoard Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-347 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Reitzel/ 2nd–Board Member SantoniThe Board adopted the following Conditional Video Gaming Terminal Establishment Licenses. Each Entity, listedbelow, is subject to a 1,250 Establishment License Fee. The Establishment License Fee is to be paid within 30 days ofbeing billed by the Board. Each entity is also required to pay any outstanding fees within 10 days of notification by theBoard. Applications for Principal licenses were submitted and can be found in the Order. AMR Trading Corp. Gettysburg Travel Plaza, LLC Keystone Restaurant and Truck Stop, Inc. Sandhoo’s, Inc. – Danville Mobil Sandhoo’s, Inc. – Lawrenceville Exxon Sandhoo’s, Inc. – Lawrenceville Exxon Sandhoo’s, Inc. – Liberty Exxon United Refining Co. of PA Kwik Fill #226 United Refining Co. of PA Kwik Fill #228Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-348 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Santoni / 2nd–Board Member JewellThe Board approved the following Principal (4), Key (3) Employee Licenses and Qualifiers (2):Chester Downs and Marina, LLCKey EmployeeInitial Licensure Christina Ann Herrera, Vice President of Casino Operation – Docket #105666-1Greenwood Gaming and Entertainment, Inc.Key EmployeesInitial Licensure Mark Wong, Assistant General Manager – Docket #30211-2Renewal Steven M. Houle, Director of Slot Operations – Docket #22445-4GPI Mexicana S.A. de C.V.Principal EmployeesInitial Licensure Daphne Lendais, - 28% owner of Exalis SAS, which is an affiliate of GPI Mexicana S.A. de C.V. – Docket #99589-2 Nathalie de Broglie, - 28% owner of Hestia SAS, which is an affiliate of GPI Mexicana S.A. de C.V. – Docket #99588-2Gaming Partners International USA, Inc.Principal EmployeesInitial Licensure Daphne Lendais, - 28% owner of Exalis SAS, which is an affiliate of GPI Mexicana S.A. de C.V. – Docket #99589-1 Nathalie de Broglie, - 28% owner of Hestia SAS, which is an affiliate of GPI Mexicana S.A. de C.V. – Docket #99588-1Paragon Wholesale Foods CorporationQualifiersInitial Licensure David Leo Bellin, 16.86% indirect ownership interest in Paragon Foods through the David L. Bellin Trust – Docket #68342-2 Joshua W. Bellin, 16.86% indirect ownership interest in Paragon Foods through the Joshua W. Bellin Trust – Docket #68343-2Board Decision:Passed by unanimous vote
September 12, 2018 Board MinutesPage 6PGCB MOTION NO. 2018-349 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Jewell / 2nd–Board Member KernodleThe Board approved the issuance of one (1) Temporary Principal and six (6) Temporary Key Employee Credentials.Information pertaining to the names of these individuals can be found in the Order.Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-350 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Kernodle / 2nd–Board Member ManderinoThe Board approved the issuance of 570 (102 G2 full permits, 239 initial, 117 renewals and 112 temporary G2) GamingEmployee Occupation Permits and 221 Non-Gaming Employee Registrations. Information pertaining to the names of these individuals canbe found in the Order.Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-351 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Manderino / 2nd–Board Member ReitzelThe Board hereby denied the following applications:GAMING EMPLOYEEAlan CrowRoman GloverSkyler MattieNON-GAMING EMPLOYEEAntwan MorganfieldBoard Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-352 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Reitzel / 2nd–Board Member SantoniThe Board approved the withdrawal of 1 Key Employee, 1 Non-Gaming and 8 Gaming Employee Applications. Informationpertaining to the names of these individuals can be found in the Order.Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-353 BOLMotions: 1st–Board Member Santoni / 2nd–Board Member JewellThe Board approved Empire Unistar Management, Inc.’s Application for Gaming Service Provider Registration.Board Decision:Passed by unanimous voteOFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT COUNSELPGCB MOTION NO. 2018-354 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Jewell / 2nd–Board Member KernodleThe Board hereby approved the Consent Agreement between the Office of Enforcement Counsel and Downs RacingL.P. d/b/a Mohegan Sun Pocono for intoxicated patrons incidents. Downs Racing shall pay a civil penalty in theamount of 50,000 and an administrative fee of 2,500 within five (5) days.Docket Number:8007-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-355 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Reitzel / 2nd–Board Member SantoniThe Board hereby approved the revocation of Richard Diaz’s Non-Gaming Employee Registration.Docket Number:7770-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-356 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Santoni / 2nd–Board Member JewellThe Board hereby approved the revocation of Milan Upreti’s Gaming Employee Occupation Permit.Docket Number:7858-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-357 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Jewell / 2nd–Board Member Kernodle
September 12, 2018 Board MinutesPage 7The Board hereby approved the revocation of Sherry Allen’s Non-Gaming Employee Registration.Docket Number:7866-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-358 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Kernodle / 2nd–Board Member ManderinoThe Board hereby approved the suspension of Chad Dale’s Non-Gaming Employee Registration.Docket Number:7880-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-359 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Manderino / 2nd–Board Member ReitzelThe Board hereby approved the suspension of Joshua Weeks’ Non-Gaming Employee Registration for 30 days from thedate of the Order.Docket Number:7848-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-360 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Reitzel / 2nd–Board Member SantoniThe Board hereby approved the suspension of Michael Gregory’s Gaming Employee Occupation Permit.Docket Number:7868-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-361 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Santoni / 2nd–Board Member JewellThe Board hereby approved the revocation of Derek Dorman’s Non-Gaming Employee Registration.Docket Number:7849-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous votePGCB MOTION NO. 2018-362 OECMotions: 1st–Board Member Jewell / 2nd–Board Member KernodleThe Board hereby approved the revocation of James Martynick’s Non-Gaming Employee Registration.Docket Number:7904-2018Board Decision:Passed by unanimous voteThe Board approved the following placements on the PGCB Involuntary Exclusion List:MOTION #2018-363 OEC2018-364 OEC2018-365 OEC2018-366 OEC2018-367 OEC2018-368 OEC2018-369 OEC2018-370 OECRESPONDENTShawn EllisJuanita DavisMarcel JohnsonGarfieldMustafa MidgettBarbara A. BaileyDawsonKendall RossiGary BannerBryan ousUnanimousCAN PETITION TOBE REMOVEDPUBLIC COMMENTMr. Thomas Connolly registered to speak regarding the disbursement of gaming funds in Dauphin County.ADJOURNMENTOn a motion by Commissioner Santoni, seconded by Commissioner Jewell, the meeting was adjourned.
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD P.O. BOX 69060 HARRISBURG, DPENNSYLVANIA 17106-9060 Commissioners RICHARD G. JEWELL OBRA S. KERNODLE IV SEAN LOGAN KATHY M. MANDERINO MERRITT C. REITZEL ANTE SANTONI, JR. Ex-Officio Members C. DANIEL HASSELL RUSSELL C. REDDING JOSEPH M. TORSELLA Chairman DAVID M. BARASCH Phone: (717) 346-8300 Fax: (717) 346-8350 www.gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov
