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Vendor and Supplier Opportunities in Expanded Gaming
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What you need to know Casino developers are required by statute to submit strategic plans for utilizing minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses Each casino awarded a gaming license has made agreements to promote local businesses in host and surrounding communities MGC works with a Vendor Advisory Group to find ways to connect small business owners […]
Problem Gambling Resources
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Thank you for taking the Problem Gambling Self-Assessment. Take it again. If you answered ‘yes’ to three or more of the questions, you may be experiencing gambling problems, or be at risk for experiencing gambling problems. While this self-assessment has been offered as a guide, only a health care professional can determine if you have […]
From the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling: 2013 Massachusetts Conference on Gambling Problems: Working Together to Create New Pathways for Success
This blog post was originally posted here: http://masscouncil.blogspot.com/2013/05/2013-massachusetts-conference-on.html On Friday, April 26th, 2013, the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling hosted the â2013 Massachusetts Conference on Gambling Problemsâ at Endicott Collegeâs Wylie Inn and Conference Center. More than 110 people gathered to discuss the state of problem gambling in the Commonwealth. Attendees were welcomed to the […]
Memo on status of Longmeadow, West Springfield surrounding community agreements
On May 2, 2014, the Commission made determinations on objections raised by MGM to the Town of Longmeadowâs and the Town of West Springfieldâs best and final offers for surrounding community agreements that were previously selected by two respective panels of arbitrators. The Commission determined that the Town of Longmeadowâs best and final offer and […]
VIDEO: Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces launch of Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
Innovative and personal tool is part of MassGamingâs comprehensive efforts to mitigate problem gambling In anticipation of the arrival of the expanded gaming industry, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is announcing the launch of the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program. Â A key requirement of the Expanded Gaming Act, the program is just one of many resources the Commission […]
Meeting Notification: MassGaming to hold open public meeting on 10/15, Topics: Play Management, Region C Evaluation Process and Schedule, 2016 Racing Applications and Wynn Site Design Process
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will hold its 166th open public meeting on Thursday, October 15th. The Commission will begin the meeting with a general update and a discussion about the Plainridge Park Casino after-action review. The Commission will receive an update from the Research and Responsible Gaming Director Mark Vander Linden regarding the Play Management program. In addition, the Commission will discuss the evaluation process and schedule for the Region C Phase 2 application. Read the complete blog post to learn more about additional meeting topics.
Attention Small Business Owners: MGC’s Office of Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development says… Save the Date!
MGC’s Office of Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development is hard at work identifying ways to increase awareness of expanded gaming opportunities for small business owners. MGC is excited to partner with state agencies on a series of upcoming networking events to highlight the opportunities available and educate potential vendors on MGC’s licensing process. MGC encourages small business […]
Blog post from Commissioner Enrique Zuniga: The Kind of Work We Do â A Day in the Life of a GameSense Advisor
I am driving back from Tarrytown after the conference. That was really worthwhile, I say to myself almost out loud. I have all sorts of feelings about the journey I call being a commissioner, and times like these really seem to illustrate it. A day earlier, three colleagues and I had presented at the […]
Request for Public Comment: Commission is seeking public comment about the potential impacts of the legalization of recreational marijuana on expanded gaming
The Commission requests comments from interested members of the public and its gaming licensees on the possible impact to gaming licensees and casino patrons of the recent legalization of recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth. While the referendum prohibited the use of recreational marijuana in public places and all gaming establishments are non-smoking by statute, the […]
PHOTOS: Commissioners Gayle Cameron and Enrique Zuniga visit GameSense Info Center during Responsible Gaming Education Week
ABOVE: In recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Week, Commissioner Enrique Zuniga of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission visited the GameSense Info Center at Plainridge Park Casino. Commissioner Zuniga took this opportunity on the behalf of the Commission to support the efforts of the GameSense Info Center and express the Commissionâs gratitude for the continued dedication […]