Programs & Initiatives
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MGC has engaged a team at UMass Amherst to study the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts.
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GameSense informs casino patrons about when to gamble, when to stop and how much to spend.
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MGC supports a first-of-its-kind effort to increase the number of women in the building trades.
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Dec 12
December 12, 2018 at 10:00 am MGC Agenda Setting Meeting
At A Glance
GAMING RESEARCH
$100M Casino spending recaptured for Massachusetts during Plainridge Park Casino’s first year
90% Percentage of Plainridge Park Casino patrons who had visited casinos in other states
50.1% Plainridge Park Casino employees who had previously been unemployed or underemployed
25.8% Increase in Lottery sales in Town of Plainville in years one and two following opening of Plainridge Park
$2.5B Capital investment
25.0% Construction hours worked by minorities (as of October 31, 2018)
840,000 Tons of contaminated soil removed (enough to fill Fenway Park)
6/24/2019 Projected opening date
21.78% Percentage of construction hours paid to minorities
200 yards Distance MGM Springfield moved the First Spiritualist Church
$2.7M Amount paid before opening to surrounding communities
$14.6M State taxes since August 2018
$270.8M State taxes since June 2015
12,877 Active enrollees in PlayMyWay as of October 31, 2017
$5.13M Lottery sales on property 2017-2018
453 Employees as of August 30, 2018
MGC On Twitter
December 12, 2018
MGC Interim Chair Gayle Cameron was proud to take part in this year’s Massachusetts Partnership for Responsible Gambling toy drive with the @MAStateLottery and @MassCouncilCG. https://t.co/6xbZbaYTwq
December 12, 2018
Said Chair Cameron, "With a collective focus and dedication, I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish thus far and what we will continue to achieve. Today’s event is another great example of our ongoing efforts."
December 12, 2018
The partnership encourages customers to give children toys, not tickets this holiday season, and is another example of the collaboration and partnerships, as these agencies work together to mitigate gambling-related harm.