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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-029	Commission vote and release: MGC Temporarily Suspends Operations at Encore, MGM Springfield and Plainridge ParkUnanimous vote to temporarily suspend operation at the Commonwealth's three casino properties; gaming floors close to patrons at 5:59 a.m.…	Massachusetts Gaming Commission (Chair Cathy Judd-Stein)	Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming and racing regulator)Sector regulator	Mar. 14, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-080	Order Temporarily Suspending Casino and Retail Sports Wagering OperationsAction of the Division of Gaming Enforcement to Temporarily Suspend Casino and Retail Sports Wagering Operations pursuant to N.J.S.A.…	Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck	New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (State casino regulator, Department of Law and Public Safety)Sector regulator	Mar. 16, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Business closureEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-026	Press release: Gaming Control Board Suspends Gaming Operations For All CasinosBoard instructs the six casinos still open to conclude all gaming activities and patron entry by 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 (the…	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	Mar. 16, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-085	CHRB News Release: Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-22-20Board records that the Watch and Wager harness meet at Cal Expo 'ended abruptly April 1 by order of Sacramento County health authorities due…	California Horse Racing Board	California Horse Racing Board (State racing regulator)Sector regulator	Apr. 22, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureEvents and venuesCourts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-058	COVID-19 Emergency Order No. 12 (LGCB-5551-20): Gaming Reopening GuidelinesConditions for reopening video poker establishments and casinos from May 18, 2020: State Police approval of a detailed plan; no more than 25…	Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Chairman Ronnie Jones	Louisiana Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	May 12, 2020	2020 Q2	Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-025	COVID-19 Casino Reopening ProtocolsMinimum requirements to be fulfilled prior to re-opening a casino for gaming operations (Pandemic Safety Officer; masks; distancing; slot…	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Executive Director Kevin O'Toole)	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	May 19, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-027	Press release: Gaming Control Board Releases Casino Reopening ProtocolsPublic release of the ten-page minimum requirements document (Ex. 025) shared with casino operators	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Executive Director Kevin O'Toole)	Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	May 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-043	Industry Letter No. 2020-01Reopening Guidelines for COVID-19: Phase One Casino Reopening Guidelines (50 percent occupancy; entry screening questions; masks encouraged…	Mississippi Gaming Commission, Executive Director Allen Godfrey	Mississippi Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	May 15, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-005	Industry Notice 2020-30Updated Health and Safety Policies for Reopening after Temporary Closure (amends and supersedes Notice 2020-25; resort-hotel temperature…	Nevada Gaming Control Board	Nevada Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	May 27, 2020	2020 Q2	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-060	Resolution and COVID-19 Emergency Order No. 15 (LGCB-5565-20.A)Phase II conditions for continued operation: no more than 50 percent of authorized occupancy in any gaming space including employees; no…	Louisiana Gaming Control Board (Resolution; executed by Vice Chairman Mark Stipe)	Louisiana Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	June 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-082	Press release: Michigan Gaming Control Board approves minimum reopening guidelines for Detroit casinosBoard approves the minimum reopening guidelines (15 percent of legal capacity; limited entrances with temperature checks; smoking ban on…	Michigan Gaming Control Board (Executive Director Richard S. Kalm)	Michigan Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	June 8, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-086	CHRB News Release: Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-11-20Revised Northern California racing and simulcasting calendar for 2020 'designed to meet health protocols,' all meets 'at this time…	California Horse Racing Board	California Horse Racing Board (State racing regulator)Sector regulator	June 11, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Gathering capEvents and venuesOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-006	Industry Notice 2020-43Updated Health and Safety Policies for Reopening after Temporary Closure (face coverings required at table and card games without barriers…	Nevada Gaming Control Board	Nevada Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	June 17, 2020	2020 Q2	Gathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-087	Responsible RestartOhio: Casinos and Racinos (mandatory and recommended best practices; posted June 8, 2020)Mandatory sector requirements for reopening casinos and racinos on June 19, 2020: six-foot distancing or barriers; telework for employees…	Ohio Casino Control Commission (with the Ohio Lottery Commission), under the Responsible RestartOhio program of the Governor and Director of Health	Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery Commission (State casino and racino regulators)Sector regulator	June 8, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Telework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-007	Industry Notice 2020-47Updated Health and Safety Policies for Reopening after Temporary Closure (all patrons and guests must wear face coverings under Directive…	Nevada Gaming Control Board	Nevada Gaming Control Board (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	June 25, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Face-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-018	Order Approving Standards for Review of Casino Reopening PlansOrder adopting the Casino Association of New Jersey protocols as the baseline and minimum standards each Atlantic City casino must meet or…	Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck	New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (State casino regulator)Sector regulator	June 29, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-019	Order Reinstating Certificates of Operation of Certain Casinos and Retail Sports Wagering OperationsOrder vacating the March 16, 2020 suspension as to Bally's, Caesars, Golden Nugget, Hard Rock, Harrah's, Ocean, Resorts and Tropicana and…	Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck	New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (State casino regulator)Sector regulator	July 1, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-022	Atlantic City Casino Industry Summary Plan of Reopening ProtocolsBaseline reopening protocols: 25 percent occupancy of casino floor and food and beverage outlets, masks in all public areas, screening at…	Casino Association of New Jersey, Inc. (with AtlantiCare Health System and UNITE HERE Local 54); adopted by the Division of Gaming Enforcement	New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (State casino regulator), adopting the Casino Association of New Jersey plan by orderSector regulator	June 30, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-046	Industry Letter No. 2020-04Amended Charitable Reopening Guidelines: masks required for all persons in indoor public areas of a charitable gaming property	Mississippi Gaming Commission, Executive Director Allen Godfrey	Mississippi Gaming Commission (State charitable-gaming regulator)Sector regulator	July 2, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Capacity limitFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-047	Industry Letter No. 2020-05Second Amended Guidelines for COVID-19: masks required for all persons in indoor public areas of a casino property, effective 8:00 p.m. CST…	Mississippi Gaming Commission (Chairman Al Hopkins, Commissioners Jerry Griffith and Tom Gresham)	Mississippi Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	July 2, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-030	Minimum Requirements for the Initial Phase 3 Opening of Gaming Establishments (order approved June 23, 2020)Reopening conditions: slot positions six feet apart or plexiglass; three players per blackjack table; no craps, roulette or poker; occupancy…	Massachusetts Gaming Commission	Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator)Sector regulator	June 23, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-031	Protocols for Conduct of Live Racing Under COVID-19 and Reopening Minimum Standards for Horse Racing and Simulcasting OperationsLive harness racing at Plainridge Park without the public; participant-only paddock; draws by conference call; simulcasting and clubhouse…	Massachusetts Gaming Commission with Plainridge Park Casino and the Harness Horsemen's Association of New England	Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State racing regulator)Sector regulator	July 2, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-032	Commission votes of July 2, 2020 (release of July 3, 2020): MGC Votes to Vacate Previous Orders Which Temporarily Suspended Casino and Racing OperationsVacatur of the May 14, 2020 suspension order (casinos) and the May 7, 2020 postponement order (racing), effective July 6, 2020, subject to…	Massachusetts Gaming Commission	Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming and racing regulator)Sector regulator	July 3, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Business closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-084	CHRB News Release: Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 7-16-20Board approvals for the Sonoma County Fair and Pacific Racing Association meets at Golden Gate Fields; TVG handicapping contest authorized…	California Horse Racing Board	California Horse Racing Board (State racing regulator)Sector regulator	July 17, 2020	2020 Q3	Gathering capEvents and venues	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-020	Order Approving Standards for Review of Casino Reopening Plans (Borgata) with CANJ Summary Plan attachedOrder applying the CANJ baseline standards to the Borgata Casino Hotel's reopening plan (Borgata having declined to open July 2, 2020 under…	Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck	New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (State casino regulator)Sector regulator	July 21, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Capacity limitFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules	Primary source read

Massachusetts Gaming Commission (Chair Cathy Judd-Stein), Commission vote and release: MGC Temporarily Suspends Operations at Encore, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park (Mar. 14, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-029)
Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck, Order Temporarily Suspending Casino and Retail Sports Wagering Operations (Mar. 16, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-080)
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Press release: Gaming Control Board Suspends Gaming Operations For All Casinos (Mar. 16, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-026)
California Horse Racing Board, CHRB News Release: Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 4-22-20 (Apr. 22, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-085)
Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Chairman Ronnie Jones, COVID-19 Emergency Order No. 12 (LGCB-5551-20): Gaming Reopening Guidelines (May 12, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-058)
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Executive Director Kevin O'Toole), COVID-19 Casino Reopening Protocols (May 19, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-025)
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Executive Director Kevin O'Toole), Press release: Gaming Control Board Releases Casino Reopening Protocols (May 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-027)
Mississippi Gaming Commission, Executive Director Allen Godfrey, Industry Letter No. 2020-01 (May 15, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-043)
Nevada Gaming Control Board, Industry Notice 2020-30 (May 27, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-005)
Louisiana Gaming Control Board (Resolution; executed by Vice Chairman Mark Stipe), Resolution and COVID-19 Emergency Order No. 15 (LGCB-5565-20.A) (June 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-060)
Michigan Gaming Control Board (Executive Director Richard S. Kalm), Press release: Michigan Gaming Control Board approves minimum reopening guidelines for Detroit casinos (June 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-082)
California Horse Racing Board, CHRB News Release: Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 6-11-20 (June 11, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-086)
Nevada Gaming Control Board, Industry Notice 2020-43 (June 17, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-006)
Ohio Casino Control Commission (with the Ohio Lottery Commission), under the Responsible RestartOhio program of the Governor and Director of Health, Responsible RestartOhio: Casinos and Racinos (mandatory and recommended best practices; posted June 8, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-087)
Nevada Gaming Control Board, Industry Notice 2020-47 (June 25, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-007)
Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck, Order Approving Standards for Review of Casino Reopening Plans (June 29, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-018)
Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck, Order Reinstating Certificates of Operation of Certain Casinos and Retail Sports Wagering Operations (July 1, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-019)
Casino Association of New Jersey, Inc. (with AtlantiCare Health System and UNITE HERE Local 54); adopted by the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Atlantic City Casino Industry Summary Plan of Reopening Protocols (June 30, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-022)
Mississippi Gaming Commission, Executive Director Allen Godfrey, Industry Letter No. 2020-04 (July 2, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-046)
Mississippi Gaming Commission (Chairman Al Hopkins, Commissioners Jerry Griffith and Tom Gresham), Industry Letter No. 2020-05 (July 2, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-047)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Minimum Requirements for the Initial Phase 3 Opening of Gaming Establishments (order approved June 23, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-030)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission with Plainridge Park Casino and the Harness Horsemen's Association of New England, Protocols for Conduct of Live Racing Under COVID-19 and Reopening Minimum Standards for Horse Racing and Simulcasting Operations (July 2, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-031)
Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Commission votes of July 2, 2020 (release of July 3, 2020): MGC Votes to Vacate Previous Orders Which Temporarily Suspended Casino and Racing Operations (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-032)
California Horse Racing Board, CHRB News Release: Summary of CHRB Actions and Discussions 7-16-20 (July 17, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-084)
Division of Gaming Enforcement, Director David L. Rebuck, Order Approving Standards for Review of Casino Reopening Plans (Borgata) with CANJ Summary Plan attached (July 21, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-020)

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