ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY ANNOUNCES ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST BEULAH CVB FOLLOWING GAMING INVESTIGATION

02 Mar ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY ANNOUNCES ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST BEULAH CVB FOLLOWING GAMING INVESTIGATION

March 2, 2026

_{Media Contact: Suzie Weigel 701.328.2210}

BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Office of Attorney General has announced enforcement actions against the Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) after an investigation revealed multiple violations of state gaming laws and regulations.

The Attorney General’s Gaming Division found that Beulah CVB engaged in practices that did not comply with North Dakota gaming requirements, including misrepresentation of financial distributions, improper transfers of net proceeds, and inaccurate reporting on official documents.

Key Findings:
•False Reporting: Investigators determined that Beulah CVB falsely reported the disbursement of $277,747 in net proceeds to a business when it disbursed net proceeds directly to itself. Investigators determined that Beulah CVB falsely reported the disbursement of $20,500 in net proceeds to a golf course when it directly disbursed the net proceeds to an individual.
•False Documentation: The CVB reported “donations” to entities such as the Pfennig Museum that were never actually made and also submitted misleading applications for gaming funds.
•Conflict of Interest: A CVB Board member, who also leases a site to CVB, improperly participated in and influenced the Board’s decision to distribute gaming net proceeds.
•Unlawful Transactions: Over $100,000 of net proceeds were unlawfully used for ineligible purposes, including acquisition of debt and making direct disbursements to individuals.

Enforcement Actions:
•Revocation of Beulah CVB’s gaming license.
•CVB must return $398,287 in improperly expended net proceeds to its trust account and pay a$50,000 penalty to the state of North Dakota.
•Prohibition on several specified individuals from participating in gaming activities.
•A $2,500 fine against Number Works LLC, a consulting business involved in the unlawful transactions that led to violations.
•A 90-day suspension of gaming site authorization for Uncle Maddio’s Pizza.
•A $2,500 fine against Lawson Leonard.

“Gaming organizations in North Dakota must follow strict rules, and it’s our responsibility to enforce them fairly. Unfortunately, some organizations and individuals do not take these obligations seriously, as we saw with BCVB. Given the scope and gravity of these violations and lack of cooperation with the investigators, I have no choice but to revoke BCVB’s license and require repayment of unlawfully distributed funds. BCVB and the individuals involved will have the opportunity to respond and request a hearing if they wish,” said Attorney General Drew Wrigley.

The Attorney General emphasized that these actions are intended to uphold the integrity of charitable gaming and ensure compliance across North Dakota.

CONTACT: Suzie Weigel
701.328.2210
snweigel@nd.gov

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division is dedicated to protecting North Dakota residents from misleading, deceptive, or unlawful practices in connection with the sale or advertisement of goods or services by enforcing the state’s antitrust and consumer protection laws.

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