New Jersey Casino Control Commission

The Casino Control Commission consists of three members appointed by the Governor of New Jersey with advice and consent of the New Jersey Senate. The number of commissioners was reduced from five on January 17, 2012. Commissioners serve staggered, five-year terms and can only be removed for cause. By law, no more than two commissioners can be of the same political party, a requirement that is intended to ensure political balance on the panel. One commissioner is appointed by the Governor to also serve as a member of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). A second commissioner may be appointed by the Governor to serve as a member of the CRDA in lieu of the commissioner of the Department of Commerce and Economic Development or the Department of Community Affairs. Since December 26, 2017, James T. Plousis is the eighth chairman of the commission. He was appointed by then-Governor Chris Christie. List of Chairmen Notable former commissioners • Leanna Brown, 1993–1999 • Frank J. Dodd, 1989–1993 ==Divisions==

• Commissioners' Office • General Counsel's Office • Chief of Staff Office ==Notable litigation==

• Brown v. Hotel and Restaurant Employees (1984) • Zarin v. Commissioner (3d Cir. 1990) ==Notable cases==

• In 1979, the CCC ordered Clifford S. Perlman and Stuart Perlman to sever themselves from Caesars World. • In 1979, a license was denied to Bally Manufacturing board chairman William T. O’Donnell. • In 1982, a permanent license was denied to Hugh Hefner and Playboy Enterprises. • In 1985, a license was denied to Barron Hilton and Hilton Hotels Corporation. • In 1989, the casino at the Atlantis Hotel and Casino was forced to close. • In 2007, the Tropicana Hotel & Casino was denied a renewal of its license. • In 2010, the CCC approved a settlement between the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and MGM Mirage, whereby MGM relinquished its 50% ownership in the Borgata Hotel Casino. This was in connection with MGM's partnership in a Macau casino with Pansy Ho, who was found to be unsuitable. • In 2014, the CCC approved MGM Resorts International for a statement of compliance and reacquire its 50% stake in the Borgata Hotel Casino, all because Pansy Ho is no longer a majority shareholder in the Macau casino. This allows MGM to reenter the Atlantic City market. ==Notes==