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California Gambling Control Commission’s Agenda: Key Decisions and Recommendations for January 2024

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California Gambling Control Commission Reviews Licensing and Suitability Applications in April 2025 Meeting

 

The California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) has released its agenda for the upcoming meeting scheduled for January 25, 2024. The comprehensive six-page document details a series of important considerations and recommendations that will be discussed. These include license renewals, key employee considerations, and crucial decisions regarding the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund and Third-Party Proposition Player Services.

 

  1. Revenue Sharing Trust Fund Final Report

The Commission will review the final report for the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, which outlines the distribution to eligible recipient Indian Tribes for the quarter ending December 31, 2023. The staff recommendation is to approve the distribution payments, a significant move that reflects the Commission’s ongoing commitment to supporting tribal communities through equitable revenue sharing.

 

  1. License Renewals and Evidentiary Hearings

A significant portion of the agenda focuses on the renewal of various cardroom owner type licenses and the consideration of key employee licenses. Notably, the Golden West Casino in Kern County has two options under consideration. The first option suggests rescinding the referral to an Evidentiary Hearing and approving the Renewal Applications through January 31, 2026. The second option is to deny the request to rescind the referral and instead approve the Issuance of a New Interim Renewal License.

Bay 101, Palace Poker Casino, LLC, and Parkwest Casino Marina are also under the spotlight for their renewal applications. The Commission’s decisions in these cases will be pivotal in setting the tone for the regulatory environment in the state’s gambling sector.

 

  1. Third-Party Proposition Player Services Employee Type License

The meeting will also include discussions on several applications for Initial and Temporary Third-Party Proposition Player Services Employee Type Licenses. This includes deliberations on applications from Faros Unlimited, Inc., Knighted Ventures, LLC, and Qualified Player Services, LLC, among others. The Commission’s staff recommendations vary, with some applications recommended for approval and others suggested for referral to an evidentiary hearing.

 

  1. Tribal-State Compact Key Employee Findings of Suitability

Another key agenda item is the consideration of Initial and Renewal Tribal-State Compact Key Employee Findings of Suitability. This segment involves a wide range of applications from various tribal casinos, including Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento, and Harrah’s Northern California. These decisions are crucial for maintaining the integrity and trust in the management of tribal casinos.

 

  1. Consent Calendar Items

Finally, the Commission will review Consent Calendar items 11 through 17, which encompass various administrative and procedural matters.

The January 25 meeting is set to be a significant event, reflecting the CGCC’s ongoing role in overseeing and regulating gambling activities in California. The decisions made in this meeting will have lasting implications on the gambling industry, particularly in the areas of licensing, regulation, and tribal relations. Stakeholders and the public await the outcomes of these deliberations, which are crucial for the future landscape of gambling in California.

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MC Games Announces Ombudsman Channel for User Questions

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MC Games has officially announced its exclusive ombudsman channel. The space arises to listen carefully to the opinions, suggestions, doubts and possible complaints of the platform’s users, ensuring direct dialogue and continuous improvement of the services offered.

Thinking about every detail so as not to leave any player with an unsolved problem, MC Games offers several steps to help players: First, the bettor finds a team with humanized support, 24 hours a day, in the chat. If the problem is still not resolved, the gaming platform offers the Ombudsman Channel to answer major questions, which are beyond the basic guidelines on how to withdraw, make a deposit or other such issues.

In a simple and intuitive way, the user is faced with the “Report on the Web” button on the site, directing him to the Customer Service Center. There, he will be able to answer questions, with the requested information, ensuring that his service happens quickly, safely, and efficiently.

The same space also works for those who want to share compliments, report the browsing experience on the platform and even send suggestions, so that the MC Games team can increasingly improve the experience of its audience, offering the most innovative in the market.

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Chicago City Council Members Pushing to Legalize Video Gambling

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Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundreds of terminals to O’Hare and Midway airports and allow machines citywide for the first time.

One ordinance, introduced by Alderman Gilbert Villegas (36th), targets the city’s airports, where he sees both political feasibility and high revenue potential.

“The General Assembly has provided this opportunity through the casino bill. Yet, we’re not taking advantage of capturing dollars from one of the busiest airports in the country,” Villegas said.

“People are there, in some cases, one or two hours before. If their flight is delayed or they’re making a connection and there is a delay, there’s an opportunity to capture an audience that may not even be going to the city.”

Villegas’ proposal includes a $10,000 license fee per location, plus $500 per terminal. A separate terminal license would cost $1000, with an additional $500 per unit. If 400 machines each generated $800 daily, Villegas estimates annual revenue could reach $116.8 million, with the city taking a share through licensing and taxes.

Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) is pushing for a broader citywide expansion. His ordinance would legalize video gambling throughout Chicago, including in neighborhood bars and restaurants.

“We need to do it citywide and at the airports. We need the revenue and this administration has not shown a willingness to find new revenue that’s not gonna hit the taxpayers in every household,” Beale said.

Beale’s ordinance proposes a $500 license fee per location and a $1000-per-terminal charge for both the site and the machine itself. He has criticized the administration for dismissing the potential benefits, arguing that the current tax formula could be renegotiated with state lawmakers.

“That’s because they haven’t shown the willingness to go down to Springfield and change the formula. I’m hoping that submitting these ordinances will finally convince them to send a team down there,” he said.

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Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

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Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

 

As CEO of Prime Skill Games Inc., I feel compelled to address recent comments made by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding so-called unapproved gambling machines in convenience stores across the province.

Let me be perfectly clear

Our machines are not gambling devices. They are entirely skill-based, fully compliant with the law, and built on the fundamental idea that players are in control. The outcome of every session is determined solely by the player’s ability, not by random chance.

Prime Skill Games is proud to be the only true skill game operating in Ontario today.

We categorically reject any suggestion that our products fall under the definition of unregulated gambling. Such statements are inaccurate, misleading, and fail to recognize the critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance.

We stand firmly behind the legality of our machines and the integrity of our operations. We will demonstrate this through every available means, whether through legal documentation, expert analysis, or, if necessary, before the courts. We are prepared and unafraid to defend the truth.

To our players, partners, and business community, we want to reassure you that our mission has not changed. We are committed to offering a responsible, transparent, and innovative entertainment experience. We will not be intimidated by broad and baseless accusations, and we will continue to move forward with strength and clarity.

 

Sincerely

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Matt ZamroĹşniak

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