Assistant Attorney General Ben Wester — Presents the settlement agreement involving MPL Enterprises and explains the violation.
Mr. Wester — States the settlement has been signed by the hearing officer and is before the board for final approval.
Thomas Rasko — The board introduces Thomas Rasko’s appeal, and Rasko then speaks on his own behalf. He says he is representing himself, does not dispute the violation, accepts responsibility, and asks the board to reduce the penalty. He argues this was his first and only violation and notes that he previously held a Louisiana gaming permit for three years without problems, warnings, or discipline.
Thomas Rescoe — Identifies himself for the record in the appeal matter; likely the appellant Thomas Rasko/Rescoe.
Catherine Languah — Identifies herself as being with the Attorney General's office.
Mr. Rasko — Is told he will present his argument first in the appeal.
Mr. Rasko — Mr. Rasko is identified as the permittee who was arrested, and the discussion continues by emphasizing that this arrest and related conduct led the Division to argue he failed to establish suitability and engaged in unsuitable conduct.
Opposing counsel — Objects that the prior-history statement is outside the record and should not be considered.
Thomas Roscoe / Thomas Rasko — The permittee closes by accepting responsibility, asking for a shorter penalty, and requesting a second chance.
Catherine Langua — Assistant Attorney General Catherine Langua appears on behalf of the Division and argues that the appeal concerns suitability rather than criminal liability, emphasizing that the length of the penalty is not the issue.
Deputy Blackwell — Deputy Blackwell is discussed as a central witness to the incident involving the permittee. The transcript notes that the permittee smelled of alcohol, was uncooperative, and refused to provide identifying information. It also says Mr. Rasko reached toward Deputy Blackwell’s service weapon, prompting intervention, and that threats were made toward Deputy Blackwell during booking. The discussion further notes that the permittee mocked him during the hearing.
Byron Sam — Investigative specialist with the Division who testified at the revocation hearing.
Deputy Noah Blackwell — Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputy who testified at the revocation hearing.
Deputy Lee Thompson — Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputy who testified at the revocation hearing.
his stepfather — The witness’s stepfather was involved in contacting law enforcement because of the permittee’s behavior, and later admitted under oath that he initially lied about having made that call in order to protect the permittee.
Deputy Thompson — Deputy Thompson testified about the permittee’s behavior during booking, describing continued aggressive and defiant conduct.
the permittee's own witnesses — Their testimony is said to have undermined the permittee's position.
the permittee's mother — Admitted he disobeyed officers' commands and cursed officers.
Assistant Attorney General Kanek-Lewis Jr. — Assistant Attorney General Kanek-Lewis Jr. identifies himself and explains that the matter involves a second temporary certificate of compliance, along with prior inspection deficiencies.
John Francic — John Francic introduces himself and provides an update on the 2025 annual life safety examination for Bally's Shreveport Casino. He then explains the emergency generator repair work, noting that the corrective work allowed the generator to start successfully, but a faulty under-voltage trip on the bus tie breaker still prevented the generator from automatically going online.
AVS — AVS presents its report to the board and recommends extending the certificate of compliance through February 28, 2026, pending verification of the blackout drill.
Mr. Francic — He is identified as the person who will present AVS's report to the board.
Chief Engineer — Was actively pursuing alternative options to expedite the repair.
AVS surveyor — Could not be dispatched in time to verify the blackout drill after successful testing.
Dixon McMakin — Makes the motion to approve issuance of the temporary certificate of compliance.
Daryl Walters — During consideration of the settlement, Ms. Hamilton-Acker made the motion to approve it, and Ms. Becknell seconded the motion.
Donna Jackson — Introduces herself as being with the Louisiana State Police Gaming Audit Section and begins the revenue report.
Ms. Jackson — Board members thank her for the revenue report and note the industry's continued growth.