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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 15.00: Racing Meeting Licensing: The proposed regulation would govern applications for racing meeting licenses under G.L. c. 128A. The regulations sections establish procedures for: the application’s requirements, the Commission’s evaluation of the application and its decision, the suitability of new and existing licensees and potential qualifiers, additional information and reporting requirements, and the withdrawal of an application. Additional sections have been reserved for future rulemaking.

205 CMR 152.00: Individuals Excluded from Gaming and Sports Wagering: This regulation has been amended by the Commission to include reference to court ordered exclusion from gaming establishments as established within General Laws Chapter 23K section 45(i).

Scheduled hearing date and time: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 9:30 AM EST

• Notice of Public Hearing – 1.9.24

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: 111 735 1399

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 5:00 PM EST on January 8, 2024.