REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Draft of MGM Springfield’s Gaming Beverage License Application and Request for Extended Hours
MGC is requesting public comment on a draft of MGM Springfield’s gaming beverage license application and, specifically, its request for extended hours on the gaming floor. The Commission, during a public meeting at its Boston office, reviewed MGM’s draft application and decided to seek public feedback. All submitted comments will be reviewed and considered by the Commission before a final determination on MGM’s license application.
As required by the gaming law, MGM Springfield recently submitted a draft beverage license application to the MGC. The application is substantially complete and contains requests for 22 licensed areas throughout the property. Generally, the application seeks alcohol service at each of these areas between the hours of 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. According to the license application, all front-facing bars will close at 2 a.m. Also, MGM Springfield is requesting extended alcohol service between 2 a.m. – 4 a.m. specifically on the casino floor and only to patrons actively engaged in gambling. A recent legislative amendment provided the MGC with authority to consider a two-hour extension of alcohol service (between 2 a.m. – 4 a.m.) at licensed gaming facilities only on the gaming floor so long as the patron is actively gaming and to require the necessary restrictions and limitations.
Read MGM Springfield’s draft gaming beverage application.
Request for public comment:
Specifically, the MGC is seeking public comment about MGM’s request for extended alcohol service between 2 a.m. – 4 a.m. exclusively on the casino floor and only to patrons actively engaged in gambling.
How to submit a comment:
Send comments via email at mgccomments@state.ma.us with “MGM Springfield Liquor License Application” in the subject line.
Mail written comments to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 Attn: Catherine Blue, General Counsel.
Comments must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Proposed MGC FY19 Budget
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking public comment on its fiscal year 2019 (FY19) proposed budget. On May 24, 2018, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reviewed the proposed FY18 budget during a public meeting and is now issuing a request for public comment. The Commission is seeking comments from licensee(s), applicants, and the public on the contents of the budget memo.
Comments must be received by 4:00pm on Monday, June 4, 2018. Please email comments to mgccomments@state.ma.us with ‘FY18 proposed budget’ in the subject line.
To view the recent memos presented to the Commission on the proposed FY19 budget, click below:
- FY19 Budget Memo on Letterhead
- Attachment A – FY19 Listing of Accounts Spending and Revenue
- Attachment B – Next Year Budget All Departments For Commission
- Attachment C – Next Year Budget By Object Class For Commission
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Draft regulation amendments pertaining to adjudicatory proceedings, table games technical and equipment standards
Notice is hereby provided that in accordance with G.L. c. 30A, §2, that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) will convene a public hearing for purposes of gathering comments, ideas, and information relative to a proposed new sections to 205 CMR. The proposals were developed pursuant to G.L. c. 23K, §5, as part of the Commission’s regulation promulgation process. The proposals include amendments to the following sections:
- 205 CMR 101.00: Adjudicatory Hearings, and 205 CMR 115.00: Phase 1 and New Qualifier Suitability Determination, Standards, and Procedures; 205 CMR 132.01: Discipline of a Gaming License; 205 CMR 133.00: Voluntary Self-Exclusion; 205 CMR 134.00: Licensing and Registration of Employees, Vendors, Junket Enterprises and Representatives, and Labor Organizations; 205 CMR 136.00 Sale and Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages at Gaming Establishments; 205 CMR 138.07: Internal Controls A: (Reserved); 205 CMR 152.00: Individuals Excluded From a Gaming Establishment. The proposed amendments clarify authority and ensure that all decisions in adjudicatory proceedings made by the Commission, hearing officer, and internal divisions have clear processes. And,
- 205 CMR 138.62: Payment of Table Game Progressive Payout Wagers; Supplemental Wagers Not Paid from the Table Inventory; 205 CMR 143.02: Progressive Gaming Devices; 205 CMR 146.23: Chase the Flush Table; Physical Characteristics; 205 CMR 146.58: Crazy 4 Poker Table; Physical Characteristics, and 205 CMR 146.59: Criss Cross Poker Tables; Physical Characteristics; 205 CMR 146.63: Progressive Wager Equipment. These proposed amendments outline applicable technical and equipment standards as they pertain to specific table games.
Scheduled hearing date and time: Thursday, June 21st at 9:30am.
Hearing location: Offices of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston, MA
Anyone wishing to offer comment on any of the draft regulations may appear at the public hearing at the designated date and time or submit written comments. Those who wish to submit written comments on a draft regulation may do so by sending an email to mgccomments@state.ma.us with “draft regulations comment” in the subject line. Please be certain to identify in your comments the section number of the regulation on which you are commenting. Comments must be received by 4:00pm on Friday, June 8th, 2018.
A Request for Public Comment: 2018 Community Mitigation Fund Applications
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission hereby requests public comment on grant applications from the 2018 Community Mitigation Fund.
Please email comments to mgccomments@state.ma.us with ‘2018 Community Mitigation Fund applications’ in the subject line. The Commission will review any comments received.
About the Community Mitigation Fund
As part of the effort to help offset impacts that may result from the development and operation of gaming facilities in the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Legislature created the Community Mitigation Fund as part of the Expanded Gaming Act. Pursuant to the Act, applications for funds are annually due in the beginning of February [February 1, 2018].
Over the next few years while the gaming facilities are being constructed and particularly when the facilities are operational, the Community Mitigation Fund will play a pivotal role in helping communities and others address impacts. The Commission looks forward to an ongoing dialogue with communities and other interested parties regarding the use of these funds in the future. Once Category 1 (full casino) facilities are operational, significant new funds will be deposited annually into the Community Mitigation Fund. However, at the current time, the Community Mitigation Fund will need to rely on one-time funds deposited by gaming licensees as part of their gaming license fees.
To read the full guidelines for the 2018 Community Mitigation Fund, click here.
For more information on the 2018 Community Mitigation Fund, click here.
Specific Impact Applications
- City of Everett 2018 Specific Impact Grant Application
- City of Lynn 2018 Specific Impact Grant Application
- City of Springfield – Focus Springfield 2018 Specific Impact Grant Application
- City of Springfield – Police Department 2018 Specific Impact Grant Application
- City of Springfield – 2018 Valet Specific Impact Grant Application
- Hampden County District Attorney’s Office 2018 Specific Impact Grant Application
- Hampden County Sheriff’s Office FY 2018 Specific Impact Grant Application
- Hampden County Sheriff’s Office FY 2019 Specific Impact Grant Application
- Massachusetts State Police 2018 Specific Impact Grant Application
Transportation Planning Grant Applications
- City of Attleboro 2018 Transportation Planning Grant Application
- City of Boston 2018 Transportation Planning Grant Application
- City of Chelsea 2018 Transportation Planning Grant Application
- City of Medford 2018 Transportation Planning Grant Application
- Town of West Springfield 2018 Transportation Planning Grant Application
- Cities of Everett and Somerville 2018 Transportation Planning Grant Joint Application
- City of Revere and Town of Saugus 2018 Transportation Planning Grant Joint Application
Workforce Development Pilot Program Applications
- Boston Private Industry Council 2018 Workforce Development Pilot Program Application
- Holyoke Community College 2018 Workforce Development Pilot Program Application
- Metro North Regional Employment Board 2018 Workforce Development Pilot Program Application
Non-Transportation Planning Grant Application
- City of Everett 2018 Non-Transportation Planning Grant Application
- City of Malden 2018 Non-Transportation Planning Grant Application
- City of Revere 2018 Non-Transportation Planning Grant Application
- Town of Saugus 2018 Non-Transportation Planning Grant Application
- Town of West Springfield 2018 Non-Transportation Planning Grant Application
Tribal Gaming Technical Assistance Grant Application
Reserve Planning Grant Applications