MGC Votes to Supplement Gaming Guidelines and Protocols Related to COVID-19

During a public meeting on November 5, 2020, the Commission voted to supplement the Gaming Guidelines previously approved on June 23, 2020 by requiring each gaming licensee to re-comply with the requirements to ensure compliance with COVID-19 Order No. 53, requiring early closing and limiting hours of the Commonwealth’s gaming establishments in the manner discussed during the public meeting.

The Commission also voted to supplement its protocols for the conduct of live racing under COVID-19 to incorporate the requirements set forth in COVID-19 Order No. 53 in the manner discussed during the public meeting.

Lastly, the Commission voted to direct simulcasting licensees to supplement their respective plans for reopening of simulcast facilities as discussed during the public meeting to ensure compliance with COVID-19 Order No. 53, and submit that plan to the Commission for approval.

View the meeting materials from the November 5 public meeting here.

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