Get Involved
News & updates
A message from Chairman Crosby regarding the ongoing discussion of expanded gaming in Region C (Southeastern Massachusetts)
- May 14, 2013
- BLOG
In keeping with our mission to be transparent and participatory, there has appropriately been much public and media discussion regarding the Commission’s consideration of whether to open Region C (Southeastern Massachusetts) to commercial bidders, and further comment about our decision to do so. In the spirit of those ongoing discussions, we would like to take [...]
Read MoreMGC launches comprehensive, first-of-its-kind research agenda to study socio and economic impacts of expanded gaming
- May 09, 2013
- BLOG
Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces the engagement of a research team at UMass Amherst to oversee, evaluate and perform a multi-year, multi-method, multi-disciplinary, multi-phase comprehensive research project on the economic and social impacts of the introduction of casino gambling in Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on problem gambling. The Gaming Act requires that the Massachusetts [...]
Read MoreGuest Blog from UMass-Amherst: With input from the MGC, the UMass research team holds a kick-off meeting, implementing the research agenda and beginning their work under the new contract
- May 16, 2013
- BLOG
The UMass Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) research team recently held a 2-day kick-off meeting at UMass, Amherst, bringing in team members not only from UMass, but from Nevada, Chicago, and Alberta as well. The team benefited greatly from the presence of Chairman Stephen Cosby and Commissioner Enrique Zuniga, who were [...]
Read More
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wants to know what you think.
MGC welcomes feedback from communities and stakeholders as the state continues to prepare for the arrival of expanded gaming. MGC encourages residents, business owners and public officials to take advantage of the opportunity to contribute input and influence outcomes. MGC will frequently issue requests for public comment on a variety of issues.
Participate Now