The Massachusetts Gaming 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. 23K, §§ 2, 4, and 5; and G.L. c. 23N § 4, as part of the Commission’s regulatory process, and concern the following regulations:

205 CMR 138.00 – Uniform Standards of Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls. This regulation has been amended to include references to sports wagering protocols for gaming licensees that also offer sports wagering within their gaming establishments consistent to the requirements within G.L. c. 23K, and G.L. c. 23N.

205 CMR 238.00 – Additional Uniform Standards of Accounting Procedures and Internal Controls for Sports Wagering. This regulation is intended to create a system of procedures and established internal controls necessary to standardize the protocols utilized by Sports Wagering Operators seeking licensure in the Commonwealth.

205 CMR 247.00 – Uniform Standards of Sports Wagering. This regulation provides the general parameters for permissible Sports Wagers that may be offered by Sports Wagering Operators.

205 CMR 248.00 – Sports Wagering Account Management. This regulation governs the management of Sports Wagering accounts, whether created and used at Sports Wagering Facilities or on mobile or digital Sports Wagering Platforms.

205 CMR 257.00: Data Privacy. This regulation sets out Sports Wagering Operators’ obligations to protect and secure the confidential information and personally identifiable Information.

Scheduled hearing date and time:

Tuesday, July 18, 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:   112 997 6923

A complete copy of the draft regulations referenced above may be downloaded by visiting www.massgaming.com, clicking on ‘Regulations and Compliance’ and selecting the ‘Proposed Rulemaking’ Section. 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 5:00PM EST on July 17, 2023.

• Notice of Public Hearing