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Commissioner Eileen O’Brien presents on responsible gaming, represents MGC at NCLGS Summer Meeting
The MGC’s Commissioner Eileen O’Brien will serve as a presenter during the 2024 National Council of Legislators from Gaming States’ (NCLGS) Summer Meeting on Thursday, July 18. Commissioner O’Brien is slated to appear at the conference – which runs from Wednesday, July 17 through Saturday, July 20 – for Thursday afternoon’s Responsible Gaming Committee: Effective […]
Bally Bet
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What you need to know The MGC awarded a temporary, one-year Category 3 Sports Wagering Operator License to Bally’s Interactive, LLC d/b/a Bally Bet on February 23, 2023 after a competitive bidding process. Bally Bet received its operations certificate on July 1, 2024 and opened its Massachusetts sportsbook to the public on the same day. […]
Budget
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Funding The Gaming Commission is funded through an annual fee per slot machine (set forth in the Gaming Act at $600 per slot) as well as additional assessments and fees to licensees and applicants. The Commission is not funded with tax-payer monies or state appropriations. Annual Reports MGC Annual Report 2013 MGC Annual Report 2014 […]
Careers in Expanded Gaming
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What you need to know In addition to gaming jobs, opportunities in many different fields are available, including hospitality, culinary, security, retail, information technology, and facilities management The Expanded Gaming Act established job creation and the development of a diverse workforce as primary objectives Certain casino employees and gaming vendors must be licensed or registered […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission supports Responsible Gaming Education Week from August 1st – August 5th
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce its support and recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW) from August 1st- August 5th, 2016. RGEW was developed by the American Gaming Association in 1998 to increase awareness of problem gambling among gaming industry employees and customers, and to promote responsible gaming nationwide. In an effort to raise awareness for RGEW, MGC has partnered with the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and Plainridge Park Casino (PPC) to promote a week-long series of “PlayMyWay” – themed initiatives.
Save the Date: Wynn Hosting Seven Building Trade Career Fairs
Wynn Boston Harbor will hold seven Building Trades Career Fairs over the next two weeks where local residents can learn more about construction career opportunities available at the $2.1 Wynn Boston Harbor Resort. Representatives from local trade unions and subcontractors will be on hand at each Career Fair to answer questions and match potential applicants with appropriate job openings.
The Building Trades Career Fairs will be held in Wynn Boston Harbor’s host community of Everett and surrounding communities of Malden, Cambridge, Medford, Roxbury, Chelsea and Charlestown.
MGM Springfield to Host Career Information Sessions, Job Search Workshops
The following information has been provided by MGM Springfield: MGM Springfield today announced that its workforce development team will host a series of career information sessions and targeted job search workshops next week throughout Western Massachusetts. In preparation for its August 24 opening, MGM Springfield is offering the workshops to help interested job seekers in […]
Vendor Licensing and Registration
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What you need to know Vendors must be licensed or registered by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission prior to conducting business with a gaming establishment or sports wagering operator. The purpose of the licensing and registration process is to ensure that those doing business with the gaming and sports wagering industries meet the statutory requirements of […]
Access and Opportunity Committee Meeting – January 10, 2017
Location: Springfield Techinical College – Scibelli Hall, 1 Armory Square, Springfield, MA Meeting Notification and Agenda 1.10.17 AOC Meeting Materials 1.10.17 AOC Minutes 1.10.17 AOC Video: Remote participants will be able to join 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. To join the meeting remotely, please follow these instructions: Click on the following […]
The MGC Offers Resources To Support Mental Health, Wellness and Responsible Gaming Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
“Casinos are closed for now, but it doesn’t mean that persons experiencing gambling harm won’t continue to struggle. As commonly said, problem gambling rarely travels alone. Often underlying are co-occurring mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. These conditions are surely only exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19. Add to this, social isolation […]