VIDEO: The Investigations and Enforcement Bureau warns of serious consequences resulting from lack of honesty with gaming investigators
- October 09, 2014
- by MGC Communications
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By Karen Wells, Director of the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau
As we move forward with the implementation of the Expanded Gaming Act in Massachusetts, the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau will not only be continually monitoring the suitability of licensees, but we will also be investigating potential vendors and employees, as well as resort-casino applicants for Region C (Southeastern Massachusetts). The events of last week underscore the continuing validity of the principles of integrity and honesty which are the cornerstone of our investigations. As such, I have three pieces of advice for individuals who we come across during these investigations.
Piece of advice #1 – Do not lie to Commission Investigators
It would be foolish to assume that we will not figure it out. Our track record speaks for itself.
Piece of advice #2 – Do not lie to Commission Investigators
Honesty is the best policy. If there is a problematic issue, the Commission will work to see if there is a fair and reasonable solution.
Piece of advice #3 – Do not lie to Commission Investigators
Lying to Commission investigators is a crime and we WILL refer concerns to state and federal criminal law enforcement authorities. The role of those authorities is to proceed with a criminal investigation where appropriate – and make no mistake, they will.
Please see this video of the presentation at the MGC’s Open Meeting on October 9, 2014:
Please see this statement from the MGC on the announcement of federal and state indictments pertaining to FBT Everett Realty LLC
Please see the Meeting Archive for the MGC Open Meeting held on December 13, 2013 at which the Commission discussed the land transfer involving FBT Everett Realty LLC