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A member of the public, Glenn Hunsucker, urged commissioners to deny a request described as \"Tim and Friti's request,\" alleging historical consumer-fraud practices at properties he associated with the operator and citing concerns about card-shufflers and repeated roulette patterns. Hunsucker asked the commission to deny the application on grounds of alleged past misconduct.

Representatives of labor raised concerns about credibility and transparency in corporate testimony. Ira Duyanen, speaking for the Culinary Union, urged the commission to scrutinize Station Casinos' chief legal officer, Jeffrey Welsh (transcript: various spellings), citing testimony from an unfair labor practice trial in which a judge found certain management testimony not credible. Duyanen said the CLO had been involved in management communications and questioned whether that person should be considered a credible witness in regulatory proceedings.

A Red Rock Casino employee, Christopher Meng, identified himself as a line cook and said he had worked at Red Rock for eight years and is fighting for a union contract at Red Rock Casino to secure better pay, working conditions and job security.

These comments were part of the public-comment period; commissioners noted that matters raised in public comment generally could not be acted upon that day but are part of the public record.

No formal regulatory action was taken at the meeting in direct response to these comments; the statements were recorded as public comment and made part of the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 2025 Nevada Gaming Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters at the Nevada Gaming Commission meeting urged denial of a suitability request tied to operators identified as \"Tim and Friti\" and criticized Station Casinos' chief legal officer\u0000alleging credibility issues tied to a labor dispute; workers from Red Rock described efforts to organize for better pay and conditions.","taxTitle","Nevada Gaming Control Board, Executive Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada","taxId",24266,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6521741,"Off the Rails casino agrees to $10,000 fine and new compliance conditions to settle board complaint",111,6818000,6929000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c&start=6818&end=6929","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c/thumbnail_6818000.jpg","/articles/6521741/Nevada/Off-the-Rails-casino-agrees-to-10000-fine-and-new-compliance-conditions-to-settle-board-complaint","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521741-996a2407b215bbd4daaa17c3874a170c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770765609&Signature=Ur2DgE2395wQx5KDXVU7C4tsQt5tyH8QbNRS85xNb51K4rNaVLkp27adPfin6rn8BVv7eabDcY-6iTuLK4XuQ5n-YnQXdx1hJ~y92RKF9drCu03muT~PtZh~tbFuUVlurpEfoWqhUJae7qMHD-zxWGef~iHNeFSRwRlDA3QmpLawg66Uu6ZNStweypdHNKZ-a9DZ5fwJZUDv0CC25VKqJ5ZTrNPEj2TMv63F~fniko~bwHKdmkZUvtDV1cYdeCgKG~HIJyKcc94Xrz~gv89UGIw4vMefF~M4ldC9gtzhicNoxRosC7pAsC4xjHTXC5xpN6yfA9DGT1AS9Z~0OkHmJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A settlement adopted by the Nevada Gaming Commission on June 26 resolves a complaint filed by the Gaming Control Board against SRY Industries LLC, operator of Off the Rails Casino, over recurring audit and internal-control violations.

Under the stipulation the operator admitted the complaint\u0000which followed prior written violation notices and a failed response to an order to show cause\u0000and agreed to pay a civil fine of $10,000. The settlement also adds three conditions to the casino\u0000s license: required continued use of an online slot system, a requirement that Off the Rails employ or contract a qualified accountant or bookkeeper with gaming experience approved by regulators, and compliance reporting tied to the remediation plan.

The board\u0000represented by the attorney general\u0000as well as Off the Rails counsel presented the stipulation to commissioners. The attorney for the state summarized the prior staff warnings, the order-to-show-cause history and the rationale for the settlement. Off the Rails acknowledged the issues and agreed to the corrective plan in the stipulation.

Outcome: Commissioners approved the stipulation and order, adopting the fine and the new license conditions. Staff said the added compliance steps should help the operator correct recurring issues and strengthen audit and internal controls.

Context: The complaint followed a history of audit and controls deficiencies documented in earlier board violation letters. The settlement avoids a protracted administrative hearing and imposes specific remedial measures alongside the monetary penalty.","SRY Industries LLC doing business as Off the Rails Casino admitted recurring audit and internal-control violations and agreed to a $10,000 fine plus three conditions, including mandated accounting/bookkeeping with gaming experience and use of an online slot system.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6521746,"Commission allows 15 gaming devices at two El Dorado travel centers after staff review",153,6399000,6552000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c&start=6399&end=6552","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c/thumbnail_6399000.jpg","/articles/6521746/Nevada/Commission-allows-15-gaming-devices-at-two-El-Dorado-travel-centers-after-staff-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521746-4127a0c248da31154101740a79284cb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770765609&Signature=X-SMmqQaaFWKvIlMH4T670I78EMsIeUMkb75fMVgzzQ9jqJu4po4xt1QLQR2EcePBOC-Dts9F7-rBQmZ4RW8qBBkfg~UyNdoQEpnMz6hJJqC42ouCCJFLiT4qxlzZHC3MkMKN4NgvTAuQHBiaQrgcjJggRdpuJY~YzXPzw-b977Bn8WREshiObhO2i67~HyFQ4fIgk2UXhVzIISO7aOFBQynqjx4adQ47ZqRUCNaVIaTH8CtQaznyrChv7d0xgyMZ0ER4PXuC~2hRSmMrR4CAhszH57LqW-fLw7hVBcdK13W3y~i6YFXI84XCDadhG6CVjqDMIe9BAfLNEAUaz6ZRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Gaming Commission on June 26 approved restricted gaming licenses and waivers for two travel-center locations owned by DeSimone Gaming Inc., allowing each site to operate up to 15 slot machines. The sites were previously reviewed and approved by board staff and had operated with similar device counts under prior ownership.

Counsel and the operator explained that the locations are substantial travel centers and truck stops with staffed operations, internal controls and an existing relationship to a licensed, nonrestricted property (Railroad Pass). Presenters described security measures, employee staffing levels and business characteristics that distinguish the sites from ordinary convenience stores, which under Regulation 3.015 typically are limited to seven machines.

Commissioners asked about staffing levels and recruitment in the remote locations and about ongoing supervision. The operator said the restricted locations share employees with the adjacent nonrestricted Railroad Pass property and that staffing and pay are adjusted to meet operational needs. Presenters said operations had previously been conducted with 15 machines without incident and that the company remains subject to the board\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000approved internal control requirements and oversight.

Outcome: A commissioner moved to approve restricted items 5 and 6 together as recommended by the Gaming Control Board. The motion carried by voice vote with no opposition. Conditions described on the agenda remain part of the approval, including standard internal-control and reporting requirements.","The commission approved restricted licenses and waivers so two travel-center locations owned by DeSimone Gaming Inc. can operate up to 15 slot machines each, finding the truck-stop travel-center environment and supervision justified an exception to the 7-machine convenience-store limit in Regulation 3.015.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6521750,"Commission clears BrightStar takeover of PlayAGS, approving private-investor registration",1428,4728000,6156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c&start=4728&end=6156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c/thumbnail_4728000.jpg","/articles/6521750/Nevada/Commission-clears-BrightStar-takeover-of-PlayAGS-approving-private-investor-registration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521750-7dc50774ba05f42276b699e5e73123b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770765609&Signature=LOeZ72IpMDkZBp4Q-NSUtyYhAOZkGDlWif5GBfRS-LqPSlhBE99l5FENGWMJGi6IU2afsUAFeK5zg3dMVYOYkYXdrZYjEuhK5mNXcE~pgc40LurVvNn7C2IABrSO15ICGMgx9JtavRE8scHtlY7yAze4HqsCw-qb28dKpOz1vYtczLUaTLSvY19joC1FZZK8eqNGrTky-6fo79WnP3iQiilvRHhhbXGmTRu~DwpYyAE6zfvdUwF21eGLDBMFtgULQcI0Wjk3U7Rz2AlM4KnewaeZA8eJikvI9HyDyP3GNFo151wKxnvZOX2~1sFURyXKkqW6BtEvh7v79SjqJLFY1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Gaming Commission on June 26 approved registrations and waivers that permit BrightStar Capital Partners, via a series of holding and intermediary companies, to take PlayAGS Inc. private and convert it from a publicly traded to a privately held gaming supplier.

BrightStar founders and management told the commission they are experienced local investors and that the firm plans to support PlayAGS\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000growth while preserving and potentially expanding local employment. BrightStar said it had arranged financing, completed debt placements and carved out a management incentive program typical of private-equity-led take-privates. The firm said management incentives would likely aggregate in the mid-single-digit percentage range of the equity, with periodic reporting and transparency required by Nevada rules.

Counsel and company executives addressed the commission's questions about licensing structure, compliance and the role of management, and said the private investment company structure is organized to maintain effective regulatory control over licensed subsidiaries while allowing investors to hold economic, non-voting interests. The transaction includes waivers under Nevada Gaming Commission regulation 15C due to incentive interests that fall outside a strict private-investment-company definition.

Outcome: Following the presentation and board discussion, a commissioner moved for approval of nonrestricted item number 4 with the conditions recommended by the Gaming Control Board. The motion carried by voice vote with no opposition.

Compliance and operations: BrightStar and PlayAGS executives said they intend to maintain AGS's existing compliance programs and staffing. The buyer committed to local presence and to working with regulators on license transfers. Agreed conditions include reporting and notification obligations consistent with prior private-equity transactions approved by the commission.","The Nevada Gaming Commission approved BrightStar Capital Partners\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000acquisition of PlayAGS Inc., registering the private investment company and granting requested waivers for employee incentive units.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6521755,"Nevada panel approves Voyager-Apollo deal to buy IGT and Every, creating new IGT holding",3884,819000,4703000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c&start=819&end=4703","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083814-594db97e9766c31e721bdd2baae73f4c/thumbnail_819000.jpg","/articles/6521755/Nevada/Nevada-panel-approves-Voyager-Apollo-deal-to-buy-IGT-and-Every-creating-new-IGT-holding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6521755-1ad5666154d1c2ed574f853a8f9e0897/orig.mp4?Expires=1770765609&Signature=RPRVMoEXYpM0CqWwxTc2RSsn8z6G0Vvh7DceQ0aTE4vDR45fE4Ih4jvMccj7vy3Rh8TGQgGgEwwyyPVI087oSR0fBe1JMlijeK5fdsrHt4Y2xa49w9VEv1UfBchfFvVaAQSrFoneUPs193EoHES21wxatFzjVWfSV~VzCK9xAeQQCC8n5vwYG8ByBQxXAyaQ~VREC8J7s1nsGStXg4P-CIGzvDuxTpKpF94I0Ahlcta6hFKQQldrOLSJp6-hi0Va9fHUuB1q~4QBqGNy492Rrz3t1g5WH2LY90WlBXYOgfkkY~UmwTt8NnYdxi~ebrmZ~QhWrSBKfJKpCpp89QnLdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nevada Gaming Commission on June 26 approved registration and suitability applications that will allow Voyager Parent LLC, a holding company backed by Apollo-managed funds and the D'Agostini group, to acquire International Game Technology PLC (IGT) and Every Holdings Inc. The commission approved the package of related registrations, waivers and orders after a multi-hour presentation and question period that reviewed deal structure, financing, integration plans and compliance arrangements.

Voyager Parent will acquire IGT\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000and Every through a two-step transaction that combines the companies\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000gaming and digital businesses into a single enterprise to be known as IGT and headquartered in Las Vegas, presenters told commissioners. Apollo and co-investors committed roughly $1.3 billion of equity for the deal; the transaction is being financed with roughly $4.3 billion of debt and additional equity from co-investors and the D'Agostini family.

Why it matters: The combined company will be one of the largest global gaming-technology suppliers and will employ thousands of Nevada residents, presenters said. Commissioners pressed sponsors on regulatory controls, post-close governance, labor impacts and incentives for management. Regulators also reviewed requested waivers tied to private-investment-company structures under Nevada regulation 15C and related reporting conditions.

Presenters outlined integration and governance plans and said leadership and compliance teams are in place. Danny Cohen of Apollo described the private-equity investment thesis and said the combined company would produce recurring revenues and seek margin improvements through operational and procurement efficiencies. Nicholas Kim, president of IGT\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000and named interim CEO, summarized integration work streams and said more than 100 employees from both companies participated in planning. Kate Lowenhar Fisher, named chief compliance officer for the combined company, described compliance staffing and the expectation of managing dual license portfolios until subsidiary rationalization is completed.

Commissioners asked about regulatory approvals in other states, the timing of close, financing terms and the planned management incentive program. Cohen said most regulatory approvals were in place and that New York approval was expected by the following week; he said the financing had been syndicated and was held in escrow pending the remaining regulatory signoffs. Commissioners also pressed for assurances that employee pay and benefits would remain in place at close, and were told that employment agreements would generally stay in force and that Apollo expects to target non-headcount operational improvements for margin uplift.

Outcome and next steps: After the presentation and questions, a commissioner moved to approve nonrestricted items 1, 2 and 3 as set out on the agenda, including the draft orders circulated to the commission. The motion passed by voice vote with no opposition. Staff and presenters said remaining regulatory approvals in other states would be cleared in the coming days and that the closing timetable anticipates concurrent state approvals.

The commission record includes detailed draft orders and a confidential slide deck submitted to staff. The approval is conditional on the orders discussed at the meeting and on the reporting and compliance conditions required by Nevada regulations for private-investment-company structures.","The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the registration and suitability applications for Voyager Parent LLC\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000a private-equity-backed holding company that will acquire International Game Technology PLC\u0000and Every Holdings Inc., clearing the way for a combined gaming technology company to be headquartered in Las Vegas.","actionData","errors"]

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