The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Jackson office. Executive Director Jay McDaniel, Chairman Franc Lee, and Commissioner Kent Nicaud were all in attendance. Commissioner Jeremy Felder was absent. The following matters were considered:
LICENSING
The Commission approved the issuance of a license to the following:
- SUZOHAPP Gaming Solutions, LLC, as a Manufacturer and Distributor
- BetMGM, LLC, as a Manufacturer and Distributor
- Beau Rivage Resorts, LLC d/b/a Beau Rivage, as an Operator
- PNK Vicksburg, LLC d/b/a Ameristar Casino Vicksburg, as an Operator
- Modern Gaming, Inc., as a Manufacturer and Distributor
- Stadium Technology Group, LLC, as a Manufacturer and Distributor
FINDINGS OF SUITABILITY
The Commission approved findings of suitability for the following persons or entities:
- James Michael Brendel – SUZOHAPP Gaming Solutions, LLC
- Kristine Elizabeth Brendel – SUZOHAPP Gaming Solutions, LLC
- Eric Alan Hession – Caesars Entertainment Inc.
- Andrew Morgan Archibald – United Tote Company
OTHER APPROVALS
The Commission approved the following additional items:
- IGT
- Transfer of the Equity Interests and Securities of De Agostini S.p.A.
- Pledges of Equity Interests and Securities
- Imposition of Equity Restrictions, including Negative Equity Pledges
- Guarantee of Securities and Hypothecation of Assets
- Stadium Technology Group, LLC
- Continuous Approval of Public Offerings and Private Placements
- Pledges of Equity Interests and Securities
- Imposition of Equity Restrictions including Negative Equity Pledges
- Guarantee of Securities and Hypothecation of Assets
- Magnolia Bluffs Casino LLC d/b/a Magnolia Bluffs Casino
- Pledges of Equity Interests and Securities
- Imposition of Equity Restrictions and including Negative Equity Pledges
- Approval of Magnolia Bluffs Casino LLC to Become Under Common Control with SG Gaming Holdco, LLC
- End of Other Approvals