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

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.
- 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 Commissionās ongoing commitment to supporting tribal communities through equitable revenue sharing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Compliance Updates
PGCB to Hold Public Hearing on License Renewal of Live! Casino Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 to receive public comment on the renewal of the Category 4 Slot Machine Operator License for Stadium Casino Westmoreland RE LLC, operator of Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Westmoreland County.
The hearing will begin at 10:30 am and be held at the Township of Hempfield Municipal Building, 1132 Woodward Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.
Citizens, public officials, and community groups can choose to speak or submit written testimony. The hearing is open to the public.
Individuals who wish to provide in-person or written testimony should visit the Boardās website, gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov, and choose the special link in the Regular Board Meetings and Special Meetings section on the homepage for more information and registration. Persons wishing to provide comment will need to register ahead of time. The deadline for registration to speak or submit written testimony is noon on Monday, June 9.
A listing of all government officials, community groups, and individuals who have registered to speak at this hearing will be posted on the Boardās website beginning the week prior to the hearing and updated daily.
Canada
Random State obtains Ontario iGaming licence

Random State (“RS”), the Swedish studio behind nextāgeneration iLottery and multiplayer bingo content, has been granted a GamingāRelated Supplier ā Manufacturer licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The approval, effective 14Ā MayĀ 2025, authorises RS to offer its games and platform services to licensed operators across Ontario.
āSecuring the Ontario licence is a milestone our entire team has worked tirelessly toward,” said Adam Fonsica, CoāFounder & COO at Random State. “Ontario not only validates the quality and integrity of our technology; it provides a launchpad for our broader NorthāAmerican expansion. We canāt wait to introduce our eInstant titles and multiplayer bingo hub to Ontario players later this year, together with a soonātoābeāannounced operator.ā
The licence clears the way for RS to roll out its full product portfolio in Ontario:
Interactive eInstants ā instantāwin games that reāimagine traditional lottery mechanics with modern gameplay and rich visuals.
Multiplayer bingo ā a complete suite of 90-, 75-, 80/60/40ā and 30āball variants, featuring progressive jackpots, Pot Booster and realātime chat hosting.
Turnākey iGaming platform ā advanced Player Account Management (PAM), certified RNG, gamification engine and a WYSIWYG gameāconfiguration tool that lets operators launch new games in minutes.
Random State expects its first Ontario goālive in Q3Ā 2025, delivering both eInstants and multiplayer bingo on day one.
Compliance Updates
Missouri Officially Begins Accepting Applications for Sports Betting Licenses

The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced that it has officially begun accepting applications for sports betting license.
The Commission made the announcement following the unanimous approval of a resolution drafted Tuesday that approved the licensing process. The resolution passed after Gov. Mike Kehoeās office reviewed it.
The licensing period opens roughly six months after Missouri voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment legalizing sports betting. The measure passed by less than half a percentage point, with a margin of less than 7500 votes.
According to the amendment, the stateās sports betting sector has to be ready to launch by Dec. 1, 2025. Operators will pay a 10% wagering tax, which will mostly go toward funding education programs throughout the state.
The delay in setting up the licensing system was largely due to the new Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. Hoskins publicly opposed sports betting when he was in the Missouri state legislature. In February, he denied the Commissionās attempt to accelerate the process.
Regulators and sportsbook operators hoped the sector would be up and running in time for the NFL seasonās start in September. That wonāt happen now, as licensing rules donāt take effect until Aug. 30, leaving insufficient time.
Missouri license applications have two deadlines. The deadline for the two proposed āuntetheredā sportsbook licenses, known as Direct Mobile Licenses, is July 15. The companies that applied will have a hearing on Aug. 13, and the successful applicants will be announced on Aug. 15.
The other retail and mobile licenses have a longer application window until Sept. 12. Although licensing rules donāt officially take effect until the end of August, the Commission opened applications at this stage to give applicants time to prepare their paperwork.
All 13 of the stateās casinos and excursion gambling boats may apply for licenses to offer sports betting, and all six of Missouriās pro sports teams will be allowed to host retail sports betting outlets at or near their stadiums.
Prior to the opening of license applications, the MLB team St. Louis Cardinals partnered with sportsbook bet365 to become the teamās official sports betting partner. The collaboration grants the operator access to a sports wagering license when the market opens at the end of the year.
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