Once the meeting is called to order, the Commission will review the meeting minutes from the previous Commission meetings held on March 18, 2024, the 11 A.M. meeting on October 29, 2024, November 12, 2025, November 13, 2025, and November 20, 2025. This will be followed by an administrative update from Executive Director Dean Serpa.

The Racing Division will then lead a discussion on the Race Horse Development Fund benefits for drivers. The meeting will then shift to a Section 97 update, presented by Interim General Counsel Justin Stempeck and Director of Research and Responsible Gaming Mark Vander Linden.

Commissioners then expect to hear from the Legal Division for a discussion on several regulations, including 205 CMR 238.30: Acceptance of Sports Wager, 205 CMR 116.10: Interim Authorization, and 205 CMR 234.09: Term of Sports Wagering Vendor License or Registration; Renewal.

The Investigations and Enforcement Bureau will brief Commissioners on alleged noncompliance related to Category 3 Sports Wagering Operator, American Wagering, Inc., d/b/a Caesars Sportsbook, as well as provide updates on an amendment to Encore Boston Harbor’s floor plan, as well as their request for an amendment to the beverage license.

The Sports Wagering Division will follow with updates to PENN’s house rules, a void request from DraftKings, and a review and approval of sports wagering operators’ third-party auditors pursuant to 205 CMR 238.19.

Research and Responsible Gaming will then discuss recommendations from the FY2025 Research Agenda.

The meeting will shift back to the Racing Division for several items. Dr. Alexandra Lightbown will lead discussions on the Race Horse Development Fund benefits for jockeys, as well as the multiple requests from Plainridge Park Casino, Suffolk Downs, and Raynham Park.

The meeting is then expected to enter into an executive session for a litigation update. The meeting will remain in executive session afterwards to review minutes from previous executive sessions.

Commissioner Updates are expected to follow, rounding out the meeting.

There is time reserved at the end of the meeting for any other business the Chair did not reasonably anticipate at the time of posting.

For a complete list of agenda items and anticipated votes, view the official Meeting Notification and Agenda. A LIVE STREAM will be available at MassGaming.com. Community members are also invited to follow along with live meeting updates by connecting with the Commission on X, @MassGamingComm.

Please note that the Commission will conduct this public meeting remotely utilizing remote collaboration technology. Use of this technology is intended to ensure an adequate, alternative means of public access to the Commission’s deliberations for any interested member of the public. If there is any technical problem with the Commission’s remote connection, an alternative conference line will be noticed immediately on our website: MassGaming.com.

WHERE:            Conference Call: 1-646-741-5292, Meeting ID: 111 812 7763

WHEN:               Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.