The Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission met on January 14, 2009, at the Office of the Division of Consumer of Affairs, located at 124 Halsey Street, 7th Floor Essex Room, Newark New Jersey. Present for the meeting were Commissioners Marilou Halvorsen, Chairperson, Edward Barrett and Christine Vanek (via teleconference). Timothy E Ryan was not present. Assistant Counsel, Authorities, unit Office of the Governor, Joseph Neal, Deputy Attorney General Nancy Miller, LGCCC Supervisor to the Investigative Unit Scott Jenkins, Acting Investigative Supervisor William Carter, Investigators Martin Silva , Joseph Chessere, Christine Donahue and supporting staff Farah Rodriguez, Danyelle Williamson, Ava Paterman and Mari Latty were also present.

The meeting was opened at 11:00 a.m. by Commissioner Marilou Halvorsen pursuant to provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. Adequate notice of the Legalized Games Public meeting was provided by mailing on January 7, 2009. A list of all regularly scheduled Commission meetings to be held during 2009 was provided to the Office of the Secretary of State, Star Ledger, Trenton Times, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, and posted in the State Building at 124 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey, as well as being posted on LGCCC website: www.state.nj.gov/oag/ca/lgccc.htm.

1. Reading and Approval of the Agenda

The Commission reviewed and approved the amended agenda.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

2. Minutes of the Public Session meeting October 08, 2008

The Commission reviewed and approved the amended minutes.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

3. Public Comment

Edward McGlynn, Esq. asked to be heard when Commission discussed regulatory initiatives. At that time he stated representatives of the Amusement Association would like to meet with staff to address issues related to proposed amendments.

4. Statistics report and comparison figures from LGCCC to DCA for the month’s of September, October, and November 2008

MOTION: Vanek SECOND: Barrett APPROVED: Unanimous

5. List of organizations approved or denied requests for registration for the months of October, November and December 2008 The Commission approved the submitted list except for Fredon Volunteer Fire Company list for registration applications for October, November and December 2008 Commissioner Vanek, recused herself in the application of Fredon Volunteer Fire Company (October 08)

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

Motion to approve Fredon Volunteer Fire Company

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Halvorsen (Vanek recused)APPROVED: Unanimous

6. Recommended approval for the approved and denied list of Casino Operators; Casino Operators Pending Additional Correspondence; Manufacturers, Distributors, and Providers, Compensated Workers and Games Submissions for the Month of October, November, and December 2008 The Commission approved the recommendations of staff regarding of Casino Operators, Manufacturers, Games Submissions, Distributors, and Providers and Compensated Workers for the months of October, November, and December 2008.

MOTION: Vanek SECOND: Barrett APPROVED: Unanimous

7) Proposed Regulations

A. Bingo prize limitations and prohibitions on members in charge buying raffle tickets - N.J.A.C. 13:47-7.2, 7.11 and 8.1

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED:

Voting yes: Commissioner Barrett and Vanek. Abstaining Commissioner Halvorsen.

B. Texas Hold'em, Three Card Poker and electronic game software - N.J.A.C. 13:47-5A.1, 20.2, 20.4, 20.40 and 20.41 To propose Texas Hold’em and Three Card Poker as a new game.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

Motion to table rule related to electronic game software

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

C. Amusement games amendments - N.J.A.C. 13:3-3.5, 3.18, 4.2, 4.4 and 7.10 The Commission after hearing comments, determined to table this matter and requested staff meet with members of the New Jersey Amusement Association.

13:3-4.3 Commissioner Halvorsen opposed asking consumers for personal information. Motion to table

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

D. Notification to Commission on electronic games - N.J.A.C. 13:47-5A.8 and 13.8

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

E. Alcohol as prizes - N.J.A.C. 13:47-6.19

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

8) Notice of Adoption: Readoption with Amendments N.J.A.C 13:3 FYI

9) Regulatory Committee recommendation for amusement games proposed amendments, non-draw raffles, bingo prizes and raffles runner proposed amendments; notification for electronic games and Texas Hold’em. These item were discussed as part of item 7 on agenda

10) FYI-List of Signed Warning Letters, UPL Letters & Consent Orders for the month of October, November, 2008

Warning Letters signed

A. LGA 08-245 Victoria B. Graichen (Signed)
B. LGA 08-176 Variety Casino (Signed)
C. LGA 08-53 VFW Post # 1333 Harold Daley (Signed)
D. LGA 08-282 Donna Cooke (Signed)
E. LGI 08-447 Michael P. Calabro Memorial Fund, Inc. (Signed)
F. LG 08-147 Roma Bank Raffle (Signed)

UPL Letters Signed

A. LGA 08-183 Nancy Nickels (Penalty Paid)
B. LGA 08-193 Ricardo Coreas (Penalty Paid)
C. LGA 08-413 Stephen D’onofrio (Penalty Paid)
D. LGA 08-206 Wesley Wilbur & Brian Donnelly (Penalty Paid)
E. LGA 08-208 GH Woods LLC (Penalty Paid)
F. LGA 08-414 Susan Reiss (Penalty Paid)
G. LGA 08-393 Allan Recht (Penalty Paid)
H. LGA 08-403 Gary W. Wasylyk (Penalty Paid)
I. LGA 08-271 Corinne Gorfman (Penalty Paid)
J. LGA 08-401 Diane K. Mizenis (Penalty Paid)
K. LGA 08-104 Variety Casino, Inc (Penalty Paid)
L. LGA 08-395 Bruce Glorsky (Penalty Paid)
M. LGA 08-298 Union Jacks North (Penalty Paid)
N. LGA 08-105 Lime Ricky World (Penalty Paid)
O. LGA 08-106 Doug’s Keansburg Arcade, Inc (Penalty Paid)

Consent Orders / Settlement Agreements

A. LGA 08-66 St. Aloysius Church (Satisfied)
B. LGA 07-150 Holy Rosary Church Altar Society (Satisfied)
C. LGA 08-05 Brigantine Elks # 2428 (Satisfied)
D. LG 07-293, 08-29, Continental State Fair Bingo Inc. (Satisfied) 08-30 & 08-31

A) FYI-List of Signed Warning Letters, UPL Letters & Consent Orders For the Month of December 2008

Warning Letters signed

A. LGA 08-226 JoAnn Koza (Signed)
B. LG 08-150 St. Francis DeSales Parents Guild (Signed)
C. LG 08-157 K of C #588 Marquette Council (Signed)
D. LGA 08-174 Clementon Lake Operations (Signed)
E. LGA 08-175 Clementon Lake Operations (Signed)

UPL Letters Signed

A. LGA 08-231 Evan Strothers (Penalty Paid)
B. LGA 08-209 Angelo Rosati Jr. (Penalty Paid)
C. LGA 08-315 Sam Anijar (Penalty Paid)
D. LGA 08-185 W & O Associates LLC (Penalty Paid)

Consent Orders/ Settlement Agreements

A. LG 07-150A Our Lady of the Lake Church (Satisfied)
B. LG 04-31, 04-96,
LG 05-39,54,72,86,780,794
LG 06-07,15,16,33,59,69,70 Tumbling Dice Ent Inc. (Satisfied)
LG 06-71,473,481,489

FYI 11). Make -A- Wish Foundation is requesting refund on a cancelled raffle.
Motion to table until after Scott Jenkins has met with the organization.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

A) Rotary Club of Central Ocean is requesting refund on raffle license for over payment. The Commission will grant a credit of $100.00 towards a future fees; letter will be sent informing the organization of the Commission’s decision

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

12) Old Business

None

13) New Business

Commissioner Barrett suggested that the Commission’s website have information regarding available outreach and training services.

Scott Jenkins and Kimberly Rolle Samareill, Executive Director of New Jersey Amusement Association, will work together to set up a training program for the amusement games industry.

Items moved from executive session

F-1 2008 Report Charity Gaming (National Association of Fundraising Ticket Manufacture’s) Scott Jenkins informed David Szuchman, Director of DCA, and the Commission that New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission rank 5th in the nation in number of to registered charities. FYI

F-7 Lawful Gambling Licenses of Universal Manufacturing Consent order entered into with the Minnesota Gambling Board FYI

F-8 EC 35-08 Coast to Coast Entertainment

Testing on "auto percentage’ amusement game crane machines manufactured by Elaut FYI

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

14) Executive Officers Report

FYI

EC 33-08 - Boys & Girls Club of Clifton - regarding inquiry of Volunteering to work bingo and enter a drawing to win one month free after school day care

Reg Key #15098- Spotswood NJ Youth Baseball League Response to Senator Barbara Buono inquiry on the organization registration application

EC–36-08- Ms. Paula Willis Requesting information from Legalized Games of Chance on how obtain the proper application for Games of chance.

MOTION: Barrett SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

The Commission moved to executive session. After conclusion of the executive session, and the reading of the closing statement by Commissioner Halvorsen, the meeting was adjourned at 12: 30p.m

MOTION to adjourn: Halvorsen SECOND: Vanek APPROVED: Unanimous

Approved by:

Marilou C Halvorsen
Chairperson

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1. Statistics report and comparison figures from LGCCC to DCA for September, October and November 2008. (Refer to item 4)
2. List of organizations approved or denied requests for registration for October, November and December 2008 (Refer to item5)
3. List of approved and denied Compensated Workers, Commercial Licenses October, November and December 2008 (Refer to item 6)