Catherine Languah — Identified herself as being with the Attorney General's office.
Mr. Rasko — The chair addresses him as the appellant in the appeal.
Catherine Langua — Assistant Attorney General Catherine Langua appears on behalf of the Division and begins addressing the permittee’s arguments, framing the appeal as a question of suitability rather than a request to reduce the penalty, and indicating that the underlying conduct may be considered.
Deputy Blackwell — Deputy Blackwell is discussed throughout a single incident involving the permittee: he is identified as one of the deputies threatened by the permittee, then testifies that the permittee smelled strongly of alcohol and was noncompliant, including reaching toward his service weapon, and the discussion continues with references to threats made toward Blackwell and the permittee mocking him by calling him a “meanie” and saying he was too young to be a cop.
Byron Sam — Investigative specialist with the Division who testified at the revocation hearing.
Deputy Noah Blackwell — Deputy with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office who testified at the revocation hearing.
Deputy Lee Thompson — Deputy with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office who testified at the revocation hearing.
Deputy Thompson — Deputy Thompson testified that the permittee remained aggressive and defiant during booking at the Jefferson Parish Correction Center.
Ms. Langua — Was addressed for clarification regarding the consequences of affirming the decision.
Robert Owen — The discussion concerns Mr. Rasko’s non-key gaming employee permit and the motion language addressing his suitability, including a finding that he is unsuitable to participate in Louisiana’s gaming industry.
Jeffrey Wiley — Made the motion to approve the temporary certificate of compliance.
Annie Spell — Seconded the motion to approve the temporary certificate of compliance.
Annie Spell — Made the motion to approve the settlement.
Ben Wester — Presented the settlement agreement involving MPL Enterprises.
Beth Billings — Seconded the motion to approve the settlement.
Mr. Wester — Board asks whether there are questions for him before voting.
Thomas Rasko — Thomas Rasko’s appeal is heard. He appears self-represented, does not dispute the violation, accepts responsibility, and asks for a reduced penalty and a second chance, emphasizing that this was his first and only violation and that he had a clean prior record. The Division then describes the underlying incident, stating that Rasko was arrested on December 2, 2024 for resisting an officer, disturbing the peace, and resisting an officer with force or violence, characterizing his conduct as unsuitable behavior and noting that he reached toward a deputy’s service weapon.
Thomas Rescoe — Identified himself for the record in the appeal matter.
Donna Jackson — Donna Jackson of the Louisiana State Police Gaming Audit Section presents the gaming revenue report, beginning with an introduction and then reporting December riverboat adjusted gross receipts. The discussion continues with board members reacting to her presentation and asking questions, including comments noting the repeated increases in the report.
Mr. Francic — Indicated he would present AVS's report to the board.
John Francic — Provided an update on the 2025 annual life safety examination for Bally's Shreveport Casino.
Simmons — Simmons, the equipment manufacturer, was involved in diagnosing the emergency generator failure, determining the cause, ordering and installing the replacement breaker, and then locating, delivering, installing, and successfully testing the required UV trip.