SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

DATE/TIME AUGUST 28, 2020, 10:00 a.m. DEPT. NO 23 JUDGE HON. LAURIE M. EARL CLERK E. BERNARDO

HARVEY F. SOUZA, Case No.: 34-2019-80003287

Petitioner,

v.

CALIFORNIA GAMBLING CONTROL

COMMISSION,

Respondent.

Nature of Proceedings: DEMURRER

Following is the Court’s tentative ruling sustaining the demurrer.

INTRODUCTION

Three years ago, Petitioner Harvey Souza settled an accusation issued by the Bureau of Gambling Control by agreeing to pay a $2.1 fine, among other things. The settlement agreement was approved and accepted by Respondent California Gambling Control Commission. The accusation that led to the settlement was issued pursuant to the Gambling Control Act, which