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PHOTOS: MGC Congratulates Holyoke Community College on grand opening of HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute
On April 12, 2018, MGC Director of Workforce and Supplier Diversity Jill Griffin attended the grand opening of the new HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute in Holyoke. Located at the Cubit Building in downtown Holyoke, the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute offers various associate degree, certificate and non-credit hospitality, culinary arts, and workforce training programs. The development […]
MGC offers enrollment in Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
This resource is one component of MGC’s comprehensive strategy to reduce gambling-related harm The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling (MCCG) seek to raise awareness about the availability of the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSE) prior to the August 24th opening of MGM Springfield, the state’s first resort casino. The statewide […]
Experiencing “Tradeswoman Tuesday”
The “Build A Life That Works” recruitment initiative, launched in November 2017 by the Northeast Center for Tradeswomen Equity (NCTE) and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), is an award-winning campaign designed to inspire women to pursue a career in the union building trades as a viable path to equal pay for equal work, excellent benefits, […]
PHOTOS AND VIDEO: MGC’s first-ever Veterans Small Business Forum provides information about opportunities and certification for veteran-owned businesses
The following is a message from MGC Commissioner Bruce Stebbins This month, as the nation commemorated Veterans Day and the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission joined organizations around the country to recognize veterans who have started their own businesses during National Veterans Small Business Week (November 5th […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Offers Enrollment in Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) and the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling (MCCG) seek to raise awareness about the availability of the Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (VSE) prior to the June 23 opening of Encore Boston Harbor. The statewide VSE program allows individuals to voluntarily exclude from the gaming floor of all Massachusetts casinos for […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Launches GameSense Awareness Campaign in Eastern Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is excited to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking responsible gaming program, GameSense, by implementing a comprehensive public outreach strategy to encourage and promote positive play as the state prepares for the opening of Encore Boston Harbor. GameSense is an internationally recognized, player-focused responsible gaming program that encourages players to […]
The International Association of Gaming Regulators Seeks Speakers for 2020 Annual Conference in Boston
Calling all speakers! The International Association of Gaming Regulators is seeking subject matter experts to present at the 2020 annual conference in Boston. This year’s conference will focus on disruption and sparking innovation in regulatory practice, with the hope of advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of gambling regulation globally. As a result, the IAGR is […]
The MGC Provides List of Resources for Casino and Racing Workers
Due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on the casino and racing workforce, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has developed a list of resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or are seeking additional assistance. *This list will be frequently updated as new information becomes available. Updated on Thursday, April 9 at 1:30 […]
Doing Our Part: MGC and Casino Licensees Contribute to COVID-19 Response Efforts
MGC’s Divisions of Licensing and Racing Donate 38,000 Pairs of Gloves to MEMA and First Responders The MGC’s Division of Licensing and Division of Racing recently donated approximately 38,000 pairs of gloves; items desperately needed by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the brave health professionals serving on the front line at medical facilities, and […]
Meeting Notification: MGC to hold public meeting on December 17; Conference Call Available
WHO: Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission including Chair Cathy Judd-Stein and Commissioners Gayle Cameron, Eileen O’Brien, Bruce Stebbins, and Enrique Zuniga WHAT: The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will hold public meeting #330 on Thursday, December 17, 2020. After an approval of minutes, Executive Director Karen Wells will provide an administrative update, which will include the […]