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INDIANA GAMING COMMISSION
2007
ANNUAL REPORT
TO GOVERNOR MITCH DANIELS
Ernest Yelton
Executive Director
Indiana Gaming Commission
The Indiana Gaming Commission
William Barrett (Chair) of Greenwood is an attorney and a partner in the law firm of Williams
Hewitt Barrett & Wilkowski. He is a cum laude graduate of Indiana University School of Law and
has clerked for the Indiana Court of Appeals, Judge John Baker and Tax Court Judge Tom Fisher.
Commissioner Barrett also serves as litigation counsel for Johnson County. Mr. Barrett was
appointed to the Commission in May 2006.
Tim Murphy (Vice-chair) of Fishers is the Chief Financial Officer for Irwin Mortgage Corporation
(formerly Inland Mortgage Corporation), a subsidiary of The Irwin Financial Corporation. He is a
1973 graduate from Indiana University with a degree in accounting. Mr. Murphy was appointed to
the Commission in December 2005.
Donald R. Vowels (Secretary) of Evansville is an attorney and a partner in the law firm of Bumb &
Vowels, LLP. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana and Ohio Northern University
School of Law. He has served as a member of the Vanderburgh County Election Board and as
the Court Administrator of Vanderburgh Superior Court. Mr. Vowels is an original Commission
member and was appointed to the Commission in September 1993. He served as the Chair of the
Commission from 1997 to 2005.
James T. Cummings Jr. of Indianapolis presently engages in residential and commercial real
estate sales through his company, Cummings Real Estate, Inc. He earned his Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Administration from Indiana Central College (University of Indianapolis). Mr.
Cummings is the founder of Indiana Black Expo and served as its Chairman and President from
1971 through 1973. Mr. Cummings was appointed to the Commission in March 2007.
Tom Swihart of Valparaiso is a Certified Public Accountant and has worked in the firm of
Weichmann and Associates in Munster for the past 16 years. He graduated from Valparaiso
University in 1968 with a degree in Business Administration. Mr. Swihart received a Masters
degree in Public Administration and Urban Planning from Pepperdine University and an MBA
in Accounting and Tax from Farleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Swihart was appointed to the
Commission in July 2006.
Tim Walsh of Crown Point, is currently Director of Investor Relations for VARA Capital
Management, LLC in Chicago, IL. He is also a limited partner of Walsh Financial Services. Mr. Walsh
has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Northwestern University with concentrations in Finance
and Accounting. Mr. Walsh was appointed to the Commission in October 2006.
Annual Report 2007
Contents
Executive Director’s Report
FY 2007 Tax Overview and Comparison
Organizational Chart
Key Actions and Divisions
Voluntary Exclusion Program
MBE/WBE Utilization
Information Technology
Audit Division
Compliance Division
Legal Division
Division of Gaming Agents
Charity Gaming
Revenues and Expenditures
Indiana’s Casinos
Casino Map
Property Summaries
Gaming in Other States
Riverboat Revenue Comparison
State-by-State Casino Information
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Indiana Gaming Commission
Executive Director’s Report
Ernest E. Yelton
Executive Director
2007 once again brought additional responsibilities to the Indiana
Gaming Commission; Charity Gaming, Slot parlors at Indiana’s
horseracing tracks and two new divisions to combat illegal gambling
while our core activities of licensing and providing regulatory
oversight of the state’s 11 casinos provide continued challenges.
Gaming Agents
The transfer of on-site enforcement officers from the Indiana
State Police to our Gaming Enforcement Agents was
completed in FY 2007. The final four classes graduated from
the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in July, August,
November and lastly in February. We are authorized to
employ a total of 121 gaming agents, 11 supervisors and 4
investigators. We have experienced a few vacancies since
implementation but are adequately staffed on each boat.
We will fill those open positions during our next academy
for gaming agents which will be required for agents to
monitor the slot parlors at the horseracing tracks.
Transfers
The gaming industry has continued its recent history of acquisitions and mergers. As part of the
purchase of Aztar Corporation, transfer of Casino Aztar in Evansville to Wimar Tahoe Corporation
was approved by the Commission in November. Wimar, doing business as Columbia Entertainment,
took over operation of the Evansville property in January. Two other transfers were announced
and are still pending at the end of the fiscal year: Harrahs, which includes the Indiana properties of
Horseshoe and Caesars, to private equity groups Apollo and Texas Pacific Group; and the transfer
of Resorts East Chicago to Ameristar. Very recently, Fortress and Centerbridge, also private equity,
announced the stock purchase of Penn National which operates Argosy in Lawrenceburg.
Disparity Study
As required by statute, the Commission conducted a disparity study for the purpose of determining
appropriate goals for utilization of women – and minority – owned businesses. This study is the
first industry specific one performed in the U.S. The results of the study are detailed in this report.
However, new state guidelines may necessitate the Commission’s re-examination of the goals next
year.
Annual Report 2007
Alternate Vessel Certifications
The Commission concluded a two year project of creating and approving alternate standards
for Indiana’s gaming vessels at its June meeting. Working with our vendor, ABS Consulting,
with review by the United States Coast Guard and Indiana’s Department of Homeland Security,
the standards are designed to fill the void left after the Coast Guard informed the Commission
that it would no longer supervise the design and structure of newly constructed vessels, nor
would it issue Certificates of Inspection for them. With two new vessels currently under
construction and the remaining vessels aging, the standards will serve as important tools
in ensuring the continued operation of casinos in Indiana with priority given to promoting
patron safety. Finally, the Coast Guard has informally provided notice that it may no longer
service existing boats as soon as the end of 2008.
Capital Expenditures
Notable capital expenditures totaling nearly $335 Million, not including gaming equipment
purchases and general maintenance, in FY 2007 are as follows:
• Argosy spent $35 million toward its $310 million project that will include a new vessel,
parking facility and related infrastructure.
• Belterra spent $5.3 million for new retail facilities.
• Caesars spent $30 million on upgrades to its vessel.
• Horseshoe spent $121 million towards it $485 million new vessel project; $485,000 on an
energy saving project that included a building automation system that controls mechanical
equipment (chillers, boilers, and air handling units), as well as electric radiant heaters on the
garage helix ramps and $330,000 on renovations to the fourth level of their vessel.
• Finally, $2.5 million was spent by Majestic Star on pavilion improvements, restaurant
renovations and an entertainment venue.
Additionally, Blue Chip has announced its expanision of $135 million hotel complex scheduled
to be completed in early 2008.
French Lick
The French Lick Resort Casino, including the completely restored and renovated French Lick
Springs Hotel, opened in November, followed by the opening of the spectacular West Baden
Springs Hotel in May. In keeping with the vision of a destination resort, the Donald Ross Golf
Course also opened in the spring, with a fully reconstructed clubhouse. An eighteen hole Pete
Dye golf course is under construction and should be ready for play next year.
The partnership between the two entities that created, constructed and owned the project came
to an end this year. On June 5, 2007, Lauth Resorts Casino LLC (“LRC”) and Orange County
Holdings, LLC (“OCH”) entered into an agreement in which, among other things, LRC agreed
to sell 100% of its ownership and other interests in Blue Sky to OCH and/or OCH’s affiliates or
designees. OCH subsequently assigned BSR OC Acquisitions, LLC (“BSR”), a newly created
limited liability company, all of OCH’s rights to acquire LRC’s ownership interests in Blue Sky.
BSR is owned by the Carl A. Cook trust, William A. Cook, Stephen L. Ferguson and Robert L.
Santa. BSR acquired LRC’s interests in Blue Sky by a cash transaction at a fixed price agreed to
by LRC and OCH. After closing, Blue Sky Casino LLC remained the operating agent.
Indiana Gaming Commission
Commissioners and Staff
In FY 2007, we welcomed three new Commissioners aboard. Tim Walsh of Crown Point is
currently Director of Investor Relations for Vara Capital Management, LLC, in Chicago. Tim
is also a limited partner of Walsh Financial Services. Tom Swihart of Valparaiso is a Certified
Public Accountant and has worked for the firm of Weichmann and Associates in Munster for
the past sixteen years. Jim Cummings of Indianapolis is a realtor with his company, Cummings
Real Estate, Inc,. and a founder of Indiana Black Expo.
There were also several staff changes. Superintendent of Gaming Agents, Kevin Mahan,
elected to accept employment in the private sector, and Director of Charity Gaming, Mark
Mitchell, transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
Marian Coffey was hired as our receptionist upon the retirement of Norman Jones. In the legal
division, Ron McClain was hired into a newly created attorney position, and Kesha Rich was
promoted from secretary to Occupational License Coordinator upon departure of longtime
IGC employee Michelle Marsden. Matt Shouse was promoted from intermittent employee
to secretary. In Charity Gaming, Diana Toth and Larry Delaney were hired as field auditors,
Victoria Hayworth was hired as secretary and later promoted to Program Coordinator, and
Kim Barnett was promoted from Program Coordinator to Administrative Assistant. Finally,
Janette Thomas was hired as a secretary.
Jayme Via was hired to replace Janeen Morley in the Audit division, and Sherry Green was
promoted from Enforcement Division secretary to Personnel Officer. In the Background
Investigations Unit, Jill Clouse was hired to replace Ann Popcheff.
East Chicago Litigation
In the final hours of the 2007 Indiana legislative session, an obscure provision relating to casino
revenue sharing for local economic development in East Chicago was placed into Section 302 of
House Bill 1001, commonly known as the “Budget Bill.” Under the provision, upon a transfer
of a controlling interest in the East Chicago Riverboat license, the fiscal body of the City would
purportedly be authorized to void any term of an existing development agreement between
the City and the party transferring the interest. The fiscal body would also be empowered to
unilaterally redirect contractual payments to itself.
Although neither the merits nor legality of Section 302 were specifically debated by the
legislature, Section 302 became law upon passage of the budget. Shortly after passage of the bill,
the Foundations of East Chicago, Inc. (the successor by merger to two nonprofit foundations
slated to receive revenue sharing payments under the existing development agreement) filed
suit in Marion Superior Court seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief on grounds
that Section 302 violates the United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution. The
Indiana Gaming Commission was named as a party defendant in that action. Upon motion
of the City of East Chicago, the lawsuit was removed to federal court. Subsequently, the
Foundations successfully obtained an order remanding it to State court where it is currently
pending.
Annual Report 2007
Legislative Actions
Through the passage of House Bill 1835, the two existing horseracing facilities, Hoosier Park
in Anderson and Indiana Downs in Shelbyville, were given the opportunity to operate slot
machine parlors, commonly referred to as “racinos” in the gaming industry. The legislation
requires each to pay a total fee of $250 million over two years, spend a minimum of $100 million
in initial capital expenditures and limits the initial number of electronic gaming devices to
2000. The racinos are presently scheduled to open as early as mid-2008. The Commission is
responsible for the licensing and regulatory oversight of the casino portions of the tracks.
House Bill 1510 was introduced at the request of the Commission to address technical changes
in the Charity Gaming legislation passed in 2006 and to seek clarification from the General
Assembly regarding the types of allowable events in Indiana. This legislation, as passed, made
numerous changes in Charity Gaming laws. In addition, the Governor and both chambers
concluded that Indiana needed an organized and concerted effort to combat illegal gambling.
Thus, 1510 created two new divisions under the Commission’s jurisdiction. The first is the
Gaming Control officers who possess full law enforcement powers but will be assigned with
an original focus on illegal slot machines commonly referred to as “Cherry Masters”. Col.
Larry Rollins, formerly with the Indiana State Police, accepted the responsibilities as Director
of the Division and is currently recruiting, hiring and training an additional fifteen officers.
The second division is that of License Control Counselor. Upon determination of a gambling
law violation, the Counselor will be empowered to prosecute a regulatory action seeking to
revoke a Charity Gaming license, retail merchant’s sales certificate, an alcohol license or a
tobacco sales permit. Jeff Gill, Executive Director of Indiana’s Executive Branch Lobbying, has
agreed to assume the position.
Finally, Senate Bill 128 was requested by the IGC, ATC and DNR in order to modernize the
state Excise Police, Gaming Agent and Conservation Enforcement Officers Retirement Fund.
Under the legislation, employees’ contributions were raised from 3% of the first $8,500 of
salary to 4% of the total salary in exchange for increased benefits.
FY 2008 promises to provide the Indiana Gaming Commission with expanded responsibilities
and duties. It as our pledge, however, to remain loyal to our primary mission of assuring the
citizens of Indiana that gaming in our state will be conducted legally within the strict letter of
the law and with unquestioned integrity.
Respectfully Submitted,
Indiana Gaming Commission
FY 2007 Tax Overview
In FY 2007, riverboat gaming operations in Indiana
generated $767,863,554 in wagering tax, and $83,617,133
in admission tax, for a tax total of $851,480,687.
FY 2007
Win
Wagering Tax Admission Tax
Total Tax
Argosy
$480,655,921
$153,171,412
$11,711,655
$164,883,067
Belterra
$171,928,620
$45,158,983
$5,899,989
$51,058,972
Blue Chip
$267,254,458
$85,188,799
$9,853,938
$95,042,737
Caesars
$341,020,147
$104,849,844
$9,959,031
$114,808,875
Casino Aztar
$123,451,731
$29,479,589
$4,492,467
$33,972,056
French Lick
$110,920,428
$13,493,576
$4,020,488
$17,514,064
Grand Victoria
$149,924,858
$37,446,789
$5,393,811
$42,840,600
Horseshoe
$444,320,933
$140,596,714
$12,354,255
$152,950,969
Majestic Star I
$138,112,435
$33,944,598
$4,749,774
$38,694,372
Majestic Star II
$115,111,365
$27,178,788
$4,749,774
$31,928,562
Resorts
$321,254,597
$97,354,462
$10,431,951
$107,786,413
Totals
$2,663,955,493
$767,863,554
$83,617,133
$851,480,687
Annual Report 2007
2007 TAX CONTRIBUTION TO TOTAL
MAJESTIC STAR II
4%
MAJESTIC STAR I
5%
HORSESHOE
18%
ARGOSY
19%
BELTERRA
6%
BLUE CHIP
11%
CAESARS
13%
CASINO AZTAR
4%
FRENCH LICK
2%
GRAND VICTORIA
5%
RESORTS
13%
2007 TOTAL TAXES PER RIVERBOAT
0
20,000,000
40,000,000
60,000,000
80,000,000
100,000,000
120,000,000
140,000,000
160,000,000
180,000,000
ARGOSY BELTERRABLUECHIP CAESARS CASINO AZTARFRENCHLICKGRAND VICTORIAHORSESHOEMAJESTIC STAR IMAJESTIC STAR IIRESORTS
Total
Tax
Wagering Tax
Admission Tax
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Indiana Gaming Commission
FY 2007 Tax Comparison
The following charts compare Indiana’s gaming tax revenues
to those of other states.
FY 2007
AGR
Total Tax
Effective Tax Rate
Nevada
$12,739,130,575
$1,035,456,279
8.1%
Indiana
$2,642,350,836
$851,480,687
32.2%
Illinois
$1,923,528,409
$830,239,764
43.2%
New Jersey
$5,166,566,000
$444,324,676
8.6%
Missouri
$1,465,658,073
$387,170,073
26.4%
Louisiana
$1,781,964,944
$383,122,463
21.5%
Mississippi
$2,808,924,601
$332,285,489
11.8%
Iowa
$860,076,528
$175,235,736
20.4%
Notes: (1) Nevada tax total includes roughly $200M in fees, including entertainment fees,
lodging fees, slot fees, table fees, and others that are in addition to a percentage
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Wagering Tax.
(2) Effective tax rates reflect IGC calculations derived from AGR figures and total
tax numbers.
(3) The calculation of wagering tax is based upon AGR, which include adjustments
such as chip and token float not included in win figures.
All other figures are the best available, and are based upon IGC calculations
drawn from Annual Reports and/or Monthly Revenue Reports when available.
Annual Report 2007
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State Gaming Tax Revenues for FY 2007
State Effective Gaming Tax Rates for FY 2007
$0
$200,000,000
$400,000,000
$600,000,000
$800,000,000
$1,000,000,000
$1,200,000,000
Nevada Indiana Illinois New Jersey Missouri Louisiana Mississippi Iowa
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
40.0%
45.0%
Illinois
Indiana Missouri Louisiana Iowa Mississippi New Jersey Nevada
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Indiana Gaming Commission
Organizational Chart
BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATIONS
Garth A. Brown
Director
D. Brad McQuitty
Assistant Director
Northern Units
Thomas McCord
Assistant Director
Southern Units
Vacant
Secretary 2
Kileeta Holmes
Secretary 3
William
Peevler
Background
Investigator
Michael
Hathaway
Financial
Investigator
Larry Bostic
Background
Investigator
Jill Clouse
Background
Investigator
Angela
Brooks
Background
Investigator
Douglas
Smiley
Background
Investigator
Thomas
Piskorowski
Financial
Investigator
David
Charlesworth
Financial
Investigator
Joel DeCapua
Financial
Investigator
M. Glen Lloyd
Financial
Investigator
Darrell Sego
Executive
Administrator
Enforcement
John Coleman
Elmer Philhower
Patricia Yelkich
Dennis Tracy
Helaynia Walker
Zachary Wilkinson
Chris Brown
Jamie Hadley
Louis Rodriguez
James Adams
Michael Drohosky
Jesus Gonzalez
John Mooring
Barbara Guzikowski
James Moore
Curtis Waldrop
Chad Williams
(3) Vacant
John Egan
Supervisor
Resorts
Kyle Wentz
Supervisor
Majestic Star
I & II
William Poling
Supervisor
Horseshoe
Michael
Janiczak
Supervisor
Blue Chip
Enforcement
Daniel Hirst
Patrick Meehan
Michael Malinowski
Euripides Perez
Timothy Storey
Terrence Ford
Roy Marganti
Jessica Avey
Scott McNeil
Daniel Hawkins
Enforcement
Henry Davis
Stephen Batusic
Jeremy Bavirsha
Sean DeMuth
Jeffery Vickrey
Nina Pope
Carl Cochran
Bryan Martinez
Antwan Sullivan
James Carr
Enforcement
Rasheeda Walker
Lendell Hood
Karl Maydayag
Carl Diaz
Jason Quick
Edgar Rodriguez
Lamon Sanders
Myiesha Spates
Corey Jones
Anthony Chapa
James Regan
Investigator
John
Westmoreland
Investigator
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Jennifer B. Arnold
Deputy Director
LEGAL DIVISION
Philip A. Sicuso
General Counsel
AUDIT DIVISION
Frank T. Brady
Audit Director
CONTROLLER
DIVISION
Kendra J. Nigg
Controller
COMPLIANCE
DIVISION
Chris Gray
Director of
Compliance
ADMIN SUPPORT
Donna Roberts
Exec. Assistant
IT DIVISION
Tommy Stuper
Systems Admin.
Manager
A. Charles
Vonderschmitt
Field Auditor 1
Larry
Rhoades
Field Auditor 1
Martin
Cordero
Field Auditor 2
Lawrence
Lamport
Field Auditor 2
John Dickson
Field Auditor 2
Doreen J.
Isaacson
Field Auditor 2
Myron “Ted”
D. Boyd
Field Auditor 1
Vacant To
Be Created
Controller
Asst. 1
Abraham
George
Field Auditor 2
Vacant
Field Auditor 2
Tamara L.
Timberman
Administrative
Secretary 2
Sherry Green
Personnel
Officer
Robert Paugh
App. Syst.
Analyst/
Programmer-Sr.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Ernest E. Yelton
Executive Director
Marian Coffey
Secretary 3
Jayme Via
Field Auditor 2
Angela M. Bunton
Program
Coordinator
Michael Stokes
Application
Developer-
Senior
Mark Reder-Yera
Joseph Cooper
Matthew Parkinson
Summer Interns
DIVISION of GAMING AGENTS
Kevin A. Mahan
Superintendent
FINANCIAL
INVESTIGATIONS
James Beebe
Director
ENFORCEMENT
Kenneth R. Rowan
Director
Enforcement
Patrick Brewster
Selena Clifton
Karla Friese
Jack Johnson
Lisa Palmer
Jeremy Rakestraw
Derek Walker
Kurtis Palm
Terry Carr
(1) Vacant
Stephen
Chambers
Supervisor
Caesars
Stephen
McClain
Supervisor
French Lick
Marvin
Wickware
Supervisor
Aztar
Robert Waldon
Supervisor
Grand Victoria
Enforcement
Joseph Claypool
Jeffery Cobb
Jason Gallman
Bradley Graves
Dustin Hinton
Randy Roberts
Kristy Wiseman
Larry Hawkins
Chad Daggy
Ryan Love
Enforcement
Stephen Leverton
Shaun Tieman
Travis Pendergast
Kurt Strouse
Bing Xiao
Adam Pulley
Kelli Spurlock
Adam Daniel
Trisha Miller
(1) Vacant
Enforcement
Roger Lynd
Brent Arthur
Andrea Bruner
Tiffany Corbin
Dialevash LeRoy
Michael Osborn
Michael Schmitt
Bill Abram
Michael Beaver
(1) Vacant
Gary Gilbert
Investigator
Troy Knorr
Investigator
Tracy Sanders
Program
Coordinator 4
CHARITY GAMING DIVISION
Mark Mitchell
Director
CHARITY
GAMING DIVISION
Diane Freeman
Program Director
Kimberly
Barnett
Admin Asst 3
Jacquelyn
Goldstein
Prog. Coor 4
Karen Hulsey
Prog. Coor. 4
Victoria
Hayworth
Prog. Coord.
4
Karen
Shadowens
Prog. Coord.
4
Debra
Henderson
Prog. Coord.
4
Roderick
Macy
Prog. Coord.
4
Lisa Nichols
Admin Asst 6
Jannett
Thomas
Clerical
Assistant
James
Biddle
Audit
Examiner
Janice
Witham
Audit
Examiner
Diana Toth
Audit
Examiner
Larry
DeLaney
Audit
Examiner
Floretta
Sultzer
Receptionist
III
Vacant
Sam Pat 6
Vacant
Background
Investigator
Vacant
Financial
Investigator
LICENSE CONTROL
DIVISION
Jeff Gill
License Control
Counsel
Vacant To Be
Created
Program
Coordinator
Vacant To Be
Created
Admin. Assistant
LEGAL DIVISION
Andrew J. Klinger
Deputy General
Counsel
Lea Ellingwood
Staff Attorney
Adam Packer
Staff Attorney
Ron McClain
Staff Attorney
Kesha Rich
Program
Coordinator 4
Matthew
Shouse
Secretary 3
Andrew Means
Information
Analyst
Vacant
Intermittent
Account Clerk 4
GAMING CONTROL DIVISION
Larry Rollins
Director
Vacant
Assistant Director
Vacant
Investigator
Vacant
Supervisor
Indiana Downs
Vacant
Supervisor
Hoosier Park
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Position 10
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Position 10
Manuel
Becker
Supervisor
Argosy
Enforcement
Joey Wainscott
Brock Pilgram
Jacob Ritchie
Jeremy French
Jeffrey Davies
Dick Castillo
Bret Bastable
Louis Mejia
David Whitesell
Kyndel Johnson
Paul
Whitesell
Supervisor
Belterra
Enforcement
Jeff Barger
Steven Cardinal
James Hoebbel
Charles Koschnick
Todd Reese
Christopher Smith
Daniel Maloy
David Simpson
(2) Vacant
Vacant
Supervisor
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Vacant
Supervisor
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Vacant
Supervisor
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Vacant
Admin.
Assistant
Vacant
Admin.
Assistant
Vacant
Admin.
Assistant
Vacant To Be
Created
Admin.
Assistant
George A.
Carey
EGD Manager
Vacant
EGD Program
Coordinator
Rochell
McGee
Account Clerk
Annual Report 2007
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BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATIONS
Garth A. Brown
Director
D. Brad McQuitty
Assistant Director
Northern Units
Thomas McCord
Assistant Director
Southern Units
Vacant
Secretary 2
Kileeta Holmes
Secretary 3
William
Peevler
Background
Investigator
Michael
Hathaway
Financial
Investigator
Larry Bostic
Background
Investigator
Jill Clouse
Background
Investigator
Angela
Brooks
Background
Investigator
Douglas
Smiley
Background
Investigator
Thomas
Piskorowski
Financial
Investigator
David
Charlesworth
Financial
Investigator
Joel DeCapua
Financial
Investigator
M. Glen Lloyd
Financial
Investigator
Darrell Sego
Executive
Administrator
Enforcement
John Coleman
Elmer Philhower
Patricia Yelkich
Dennis Tracy
Helaynia Walker
Zachary Wilkinson
Chris Brown
Jamie Hadley
Louis Rodriguez
James Adams
Michael Drohosky
Jesus Gonzalez
John Mooring
Barbara Guzikowski
James Moore
Curtis Waldrop
Chad Williams
(3) Vacant
John Egan
Supervisor
Resorts
Kyle Wentz
Supervisor
Majestic Star
I & II
William Poling
Supervisor
Horseshoe
Michael
Janiczak
Supervisor
Blue Chip
Enforcement
Daniel Hirst
Patrick Meehan
Michael Malinowski
Euripides Perez
Timothy Storey
Terrence Ford
Roy Marganti
Jessica Avey
Scott McNeil
Daniel Hawkins
Enforcement
Henry Davis
Stephen Batusic
Jeremy Bavirsha
Sean DeMuth
Jeffery Vickrey
Nina Pope
Carl Cochran
Bryan Martinez
Antwan Sullivan
James Carr
Enforcement
Rasheeda Walker
Lendell Hood
Karl Maydayag
Carl Diaz
Jason Quick
Edgar Rodriguez
Lamon Sanders
Myiesha Spates
Corey Jones
Anthony Chapa
James Regan
Investigator
John
Westmoreland
Investigator
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
Jennifer B. Arnold
Deputy Director
LEGAL DIVISION
Philip A. Sicuso
General Counsel
AUDIT DIVISION
Frank T. Brady
Audit Director
CONTROLLER
DIVISION
Kendra J. Nigg
Controller
COMPLIANCE
DIVISION
Chris Gray
Director of
Compliance
ADMIN SUPPORT
Donna Roberts
Exec. Assistant
IT DIVISION
Tommy Stuper
Systems Admin.
Manager
A. Charles
Vonderschmitt
Field Auditor 1
Larry
Rhoades
Field Auditor 1
Martin
Cordero
Field Auditor 2
Lawrence
Lamport
Field Auditor 2
John Dickson
Field Auditor 2
Doreen J.
Isaacson
Field Auditor 2
Myron “Ted”
D. Boyd
Field Auditor 1
Vacant To
Be Created
Controller
Asst. 1
Abraham
George
Field Auditor 2
Vacant
Field Auditor 2
Tamara L.
Timberman
Administrative
Secretary 2
Sherry Green
Personnel
Officer
Robert Paugh
App. Syst.
Analyst/
Programmer-Sr.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Ernest E. Yelton
Executive Director
Marian Coffey
Secretary 3
Jayme Via
Field Auditor 2
Angela M. Bunton
Program
Coordinator
Michael Stokes
Application
Developer-
Senior
Mark Reder-Yera
Joseph Cooper
Matthew Parkinson
Summer Interns
DIVISION of GAMING AGENTS
Kevin A. Mahan
Superintendent
FINANCIAL
INVESTIGATIONS
James Beebe
Director
ENFORCEMENT
Kenneth R. Rowan
Director
Enforcement
Patrick Brewster
Selena Clifton
Karla Friese
Jack Johnson
Lisa Palmer
Jeremy Rakestraw
Derek Walker
Kurtis Palm
Terry Carr
(1) Vacant
Stephen
Chambers
Supervisor
Caesars
Stephen
McClain
Supervisor
French Lick
Marvin
Wickware
Supervisor
Aztar
Robert Waldon
Supervisor
Grand Victoria
Enforcement
Joseph Claypool
Jeffery Cobb
Jason Gallman
Bradley Graves
Dustin Hinton
Randy Roberts
Kristy Wiseman
Larry Hawkins
Chad Daggy
Ryan Love
Enforcement
Stephen Leverton
Shaun Tieman
Travis Pendergast
Kurt Strouse
Bing Xiao
Adam Pulley
Kelli Spurlock
Adam Daniel
Trisha Miller
(1) Vacant
Enforcement
Roger Lynd
Brent Arthur
Andrea Bruner
Tiffany Corbin
Dialevash LeRoy
Michael Osborn
Michael Schmitt
Bill Abram
Michael Beaver
(1) Vacant
Gary Gilbert
Investigator
Troy Knorr
Investigator
Tracy Sanders
Program
Coordinator 4
CHARITY GAMING DIVISION
Mark Mitchell
Director
CHARITY
GAMING DIVISION
Diane Freeman
Program Director
Kimberly
Barnett
Admin Asst 3
Jacquelyn
Goldstein
Prog. Coor 4
Karen Hulsey
Prog. Coor. 4
Victoria
Hayworth
Prog. Coord.
4
Karen
Shadowens
Prog. Coord.
4
Debra
Henderson
Prog. Coord.
4
Roderick
Macy
Prog. Coord.
4
Lisa Nichols
Admin Asst 6
Jannett
Thomas
Clerical
Assistant
James
Biddle
Audit
Examiner
Janice
Witham
Audit
Examiner
Diana Toth
Audit
Examiner
Larry
DeLaney
Audit
Examiner
Floretta
Sultzer
Receptionist
III
Vacant
Sam Pat 6
Vacant
Background
Investigator
Vacant
Financial
Investigator
LICENSE CONTROL
DIVISION
Jeff Gill
License Control
Counsel
Vacant To Be
Created
Program
Coordinator
Vacant To Be
Created
Admin. Assistant
LEGAL DIVISION
Andrew J. Klinger
Deputy General
Counsel
Lea Ellingwood
Staff Attorney
Adam Packer
Staff Attorney
Ron McClain
Staff Attorney
Kesha Rich
Program
Coordinator 4
Matthew
Shouse
Secretary 3
Andrew Means
Information
Analyst
Vacant
Intermittent
Account Clerk 4
GAMING CONTROL DIVISION
Larry Rollins
Director
Vacant
Assistant Director
Vacant
Investigator
Vacant
Supervisor
Indiana Downs
Vacant
Supervisor
Hoosier Park
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Position 10
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Position 10
Manuel
Becker
Supervisor
Argosy
Enforcement
Joey Wainscott
Brock Pilgram
Jacob Ritchie
Jeremy French
Jeffrey Davies
Dick Castillo
Bret Bastable
Louis Mejia
David Whitesell
Kyndel Johnson
Paul
Whitesell
Supervisor
Belterra
Enforcement
Jeff Barger
Steven Cardinal
James Hoebbel
Charles Koschnick
Todd Reese
Christopher Smith
Daniel Maloy
David Simpson
(2) Vacant
Vacant
Supervisor
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Vacant
Supervisor
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Vacant
Supervisor
Vacant
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Vacant
Admin.
Assistant
Vacant
Admin.
Assistant
Vacant
Admin.
Assistant
Vacant To Be
Created
Admin.
Assistant
George A.
Carey
EGD Manager
Vacant
EGD Program
Coordinator
Rochell
McGee
Account Clerk
TOTAL FILLED POSITIONS: 186
TOTAL VACANCIES: 60
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Indiana Gaming Commission
Voluntary Exclusion Program
Angela Bunton
VEP Coordinator
The primary goal of the Voluntary Exclusion Program
is to address problem gambling in Indiana. The VEP
allows individuals who recognize their gambling
problem to self-exclude from Indiana casinos.
Purpose
The IGC has administered the Voluntary Exclusion
Program since its inception in 2003. Individuals
wishing to exclude themselves from Indiana’s casinos
can do so in person at the IGC office in Indianapolis or
at any Indiana casino. In order to qualify, the interested
individual must fill out the Request for Voluntary
Exclusion form in the presence of a gaming agent or an
IGC staff member. The request form must be completed
voluntarily, while not under the influence of alcohol,
controlled substances, or prescription medication.
The individual may elect exclusion for one year, five
years, or life. The form and the identity of the applicant
remain confidential. It is the participant’s responsibility
to avoid gambling.
Removal
A person electing the one-year or five-year exclusion
option may request to be removed from the program at
the end of the exclusion period. Participants wishing
to be removed must complete a Removal form in the
presence of a gaming agent or an IGC staff member.
Upon IGC approval, the participant will be removed
from the exclusion list.
The Voluntary Exclusion Program (VEP) allows individuals
who recognize their gambling problem to self-exclude from
Indiana casinos.
Annual Report 2007
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Age Summary
1%
8%
11%
24%
24%
32%
30 and under
31 to 40
41 to 50
51 to 60
61 to 70
71 and above
Gender Summary
52%
48%
Male
Female
Exclusion Length Summary
45%
22%
32%
One Year
Five Years
Life
State Summary
39%
28%
12%
18%
3%
IN
IL
KY
OH
Other States
VEP Statistics
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Indiana Gaming Commission
MBE/WBE Utilization
Jenny Arnold
Deputy Director
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Issues
The Riverboat Gambling Act contains provisions
regarding the use of minority business enterprises (MBE)
and women’s business enterprises (WBE) in the riverboat
industry. Only purchases made from certified MBEs
and WBEs may be counted toward credit for statutory
compliance. The Department of Administration’s
Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Division is
the agency responsible for certification of MBEs, WBEs,
and disadvantaged business enterprises. The riverboats
are required to file a report with the IGC in January
of each year containing a summary of expenditures
made in the previous calendar year. Within these
reports, each riverboat details the amount of its overall
expenditures paid to certified MBEs and WBEs. They
also file quarterly reports.
The Center for Urban Policy and the Environment
recently completed a statistical study
on behalf of
the IGC. The study details the disparity between
the percentage of total purchases that are made from
certified MBEs and WBEs and the capacity of those
companies to provide goods and services to Indiana
casinos. The IGC is scheduled to establish MBE and
WBE utilization goals by September of 2007. The table
displays the MBE and WBE utilization percentages for
2006.
The Riverboat Gambling Act encourages the use of minority
and women’s business enterprises.
Annual Report 2007
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Disparity Study
* Majestic Star I & II submit MBE/WBE reports jointly.
Total
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
12.18%
14.57%
16.25%
1.65%
13.41%
WBE
2.79%
6.25%
13.91%
17.15%
10.64%
Argosy
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
4.68%
4.85%
24.48%
0.00%
11.70%
WBE
4.71%
1.69%
17.91%
0.00%
7.94%
Belterra
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
0.84%
13.70%
13.42%
0.00%
12.20%
WBE
20.89%
13.09%
9.99%
0.00%
11.93%
Blue Chip
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
11.69%
13.29%
14.35%
0.00%
11.49%
WBE
0.60%
2.05%
17.71%
7.00%
7.85%
Caesars
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
9.01%
19.19%
21.47%
0.68%
16.29%
WBE
5.36%
0.75%
10.03%
4.78%
8.08%
Casino Aztar
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
2.48%
0.00%
16.13%
0.00%
8.54%
WBE
3.64%
0.25%
14.11%
0.00%
8.19%
French Lick
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
21.87%
0.00%
5.53%
0.00%
13.64%
WBE
1.99%
8.77%
9.29%
24.39%
6.48%
Grand Victoria
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
0.00%
0.00%
11.08%
12.13%
11.26%
WBE
100.00%
0.00%
4.76%
10.37%
5.85%
Horseshoe
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
13.45%
53.01%
20.14%
0.32%
26.44%
WBE
0.00%
15.77%
25.66%
0.00%
22.41%
Majestic Star I & II*
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
0.24%
16.94%
26.40%
3.60%
17.57%
WBE
31.00%
7.48%
8.75%
1.28%
8.10%
Resorts
Construction Nonprofessional Procurement Professional
Overall Utilization
MBE
0.00%
3.70%
8.66%
0.00%
5.83%
WBE
0.00%
0.00%
9.33%
69.64%
22.19%
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Indiana Gaming Commission
Information
Technology
In FY 2007, the Information Technology Division played
a significant role in various IGC projects. IT completed
the development and implementation of the Purchasing
Tracking System, which allows the Indiana casinos to
quickly and efficiently submit data to the IGC about
their MBE/WBE transactions. In turn, this information
is being used by the IGC and consultants as a central
component of the five year disparity study.
New computer systems and hardware were installed at
French Lick. The IT division was actively involved in
this process and in the necessary training of software
users. Similarly, the new Gaming Agent Division
also required fresh hardware and training in the
Occupational License (OCCLIC) and Electronic Gaming
Device System (EGDS) programs.
IT also had the responsibility of handling in-house
computer needs. The Charity Gaming Division’s
transition to the IGC meant that their applications had
to be updated to run on the servers provided by the
Indiana Office of Technology. The IT Division provided
additional assistance through the implementation
of various upgrades to help track charity gaming
licenses.
The IT staff assists with the technological needs of the
Indiana Gaming Commission.
Robert Paugh
Application System Analyst/
Programmer Sr.
Tom S. Stuper
Systems Administration Manager
Michael Stokes
Application Developer Sr.
Annual Report 2007
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FY 2007 proved to be a busy one for the Audit Division.
With the opening of the new French Lick in Orange
County, the Audit Division tackled an increased
workload to accompany its already busy schedule. Staff
members spent almost three weeks working to approve
procedures and internal controls at the new casino.
As standard procedure, each of the 11 Indiana casinos
must file a daily tax return. IGC auditors coordinate
with the Department of Revenue (DOR) to ensure that
each casino’s daily tax payment is accurate and timely.
The casinos sent tax payments to the DOR, which then
reports these amounts to the IGC. IGC auditors then
audit each tax filing. They also send reports to the IGC
at the end of each month detailing all fiscal activity
that occurred during that month. The Audit Division
reviews these reports, checking for discrepancies
between the daily and monthly figures.
The Audit Division also performs unannounced
