The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Votes 3-2 to Extend Filing Deadline for Phase 1 Applications in Southeastern Mass
- March 20, 2015
- by MGC Communications
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On March 19, 2015, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted 3-2 to extend the filing deadline for RFA-1 (Phase 1) applications for two business groups seeking to compete for the southeastern Massachusetts (Region C) resort-casino license. The new filing deadline to submit complete materials for Phase 1 applications is May 4, 2015.
The decision was made in response to extension requests received from KG Urban and Crossroads Massachusetts prior to the previously established March 16th filing deadline. During a regularly scheduled public meeting on March 19th, representatives from three entities including Mass Gaming & Entertainment, KG Urban and Crossroads Massachusetts addressed the five gaming commissioners and provided status updates of their respective development proposals. Mass Gaming & Entertainment has submitted a substantially complete Phase 1 application to the Commission. KG Urban and Crossroads Massachusetts requested additional time to secure the equity information required to complete the Phase 1 application.
Chairman Steve Crosby, Commissioner Jim McHugh and Commissioner Bruce Stebbins voted in favor of extending the application deadline to May 4th. Commissioners Gayle Cameron and Enrique Zuniga opposed extending the deadline.