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MODE is a program designed to build upon existing research and to foster broad access to data for people with differing skills.
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GameSense informs casino patrons about when to gamble, when to stop and how much to spend.
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The Community Mitigation Fund helps to offset costs related to the construction and operation of casinos.
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Upcoming Events
May 17
May 17, 2021 at 11:00 am Subcommittee on Public Safety Meeting
At A Glance
RESPONSIBLE GAMING
806 People currently enrolled in the statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
63 Years of combined gaming experience for GameSense advisors at Encore Boston Harbor, with 5 languages fluently spoken between the team members
22 Percentage of patrons who reported having changed how they gamble because of interaction with GameSense advisor
25,735 Active enrollees in PlayMyWay between the program's launch in 2015 through the temporary closure of casinos in March 2020.
100 Years since the waterfront had been accessible before the casino's opening.
$23 million 49.4% of the casino's total vendor spend in the third quarter of 2019 was attributable to businesses in Massachusetts.
$68M Total spent on environmental cleanup of the casino's land to open up the Everett shoreline to the public for the first time in more than a century.
5.2 million Construction hours completed on the project by over 7,000 workers. Of those workers, 1,685 were minority, 452 were female, and 301 were veterans.
$960 million Total project budget, higher than early estimates of $850 million
21.78% Percentage of construction hours paid to minorities
35 Percentage of opening day employees who were Springfield residents
$136.4M State taxes since August 2018
100 More than 100 racing days held in 2019
26 Percentage of diverse employees at the casino
$338.2M Total in collected state taxes since March 2017
$76.1M Total in collected Race Horse Development Fund
MGC On Twitter
May 14, 2021
“This piece and related infographic highlight the critical impact of gaming regulation – as an economic driver and consumer protector.” Learn about @AmericanGaming's report on unregulated gaming machines and MGC Commissioner Gayle Cameron's contribution: https://t.co/mq5rHEawj0 https://t.co/v0D5CtnLcj
May 13, 2021
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: The MGC is seeking public comment related to the health and pension distribution from the Race Horse Development Fund. Please email comments to the MGC by the close of business on May 18, 2021. Find more details here: https://t.co/LfmUsP739V https://t.co/H8ElEbKh4s
May 12, 2021
Do you have concerns or know about unethical behavior or suspected violations of the Massachusetts Gaming Law or #MGC regulations? Help ensure a FAIR DEAL at all #MAcasinos by visiting https://t.co/PZ2oX2HnTX, emailing fairdeal@massgaming.gov, or calling 1-844-303-TIPS https://t.co/2vaa9zmQzO