MGC Public Hearing – August 15, 2023
- July 21, 2023
Notice is hereby provided that in accordance with G.L. c. 30A § 2, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) will convene a public hearing for purposes of gathering comments, ideas, and information relative to the proposed adoption of regulations. The regulations were promulgated pursuant to G.L. c. 23N § 4, as part of the Commission’s regulatory process, and concern the following regulations:
205 CMR 230.00 – Review of a Proposed Agreement with a Category 3 Licensee: This regulation sets out the process for Category 1 or 2 operators to obtain Commission approval of “agreements related to mobile or digital sports wagering with a category 3 licensee” in accordance with Section 6(b)(4) of c. 23N. This regulation governs any agreement relating to mobile or digital sports wagering between a Category 1 and 2 Operator and a Category 3 Operator.
205 CMR 256.05 – Advertising to Youth: This section of 205 CMR 256.00 Sports Wagering Advertising, is intended to proscribe how Sports Wagering Operators may not engage in marketing, distribution, or display of promotional content that is directed towards patrons under 21 years of age.
Scheduled hearing date and time:
Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 9:15 AM EST
Given the unprecedented circumstances, Governor Charles Baker issued an order to provide limited relief from certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law to protect the health and safety of the public and individuals interested in attending public meetings during the global Coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with the guidance provided, the Commission will conduct this hearing utilizing remote collaboration technology.
CONFERENCE CALL NUMBER: 1-646-741-5292
PARTICIPANT CODE: 112 702 8485
Anyone wishing to offer comments on these regulations can email Judith.Young@massgaming.gov and request the virtual hearing link to appear and speak. Alternatively, written comments may also be submitted to the same email address with ‘Regulation Comment’ in the subject line.
Comments must be received by 5:00 PM EST on August 14, 2023.