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MGC Honors Access and Opportunity Committee as Encore Boston Harbor Presents Complete Construction Diversity Results
During an MGC public meeting on September 10, 2020, members of the MGC’s Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development staff invited representatives from Encore Boston Harbor and contributors to the Access and Opportunity Committee to present on complete diversity results from the construction of Encore Boston Harbor. In December of 2014, the Commission voted to establish […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Launches Online Gaming Research Hub and Data Sharing Platform
The Newly Created Massachusetts Open Data Exchange (MODE) Offers Researchers Enhanced Access to Casino-Impact Related DataSets Today, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is excited to announce the launch of a robust online research library and data sharing portal, which will improve transparency and access to MGC’s extensive and growing collection of gaming-related datasets. The MGC’s […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Awards $22.8 Million in Grants from Community Mitigation Fund
Following approval during a series of public meetings, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announced that nearly $22.8 million in Community Mitigation Fund (CMF) grants have been awarded to various municipalities and other eligible entities across Massachusetts. Since its inception in 2015, the MGC has awarded approximately $79.5 million in grants from the CMF. Established by […]
Update on ongoing slot application evaluation process: summary information provided below as commission enters into public deliberation phase
On February 25th and February 26th at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission presented their reviews of the category 2 (slots-parlor) applications submitted by PPE (The Cordish Cos.) in Leominster, Penn National Gaming (Springfield Gaming and Redevelopment) in Plainville, and Raynham Park in Raynham. The information presented below […]
FY 2026 Community Mitigation Fund Archive
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Municipal/Regional Grant Applications The communities below are designated Host, Surrounding, and Neighboring Communities that are eligible to apply for funding through the Community Mitigation Fund. They were all assigned a proposed allocation amount in Fall 2023 and may be funded below, at, or above that amount based on community need and application strength. For more […]
Commissioner Bruce Stebbins reports on the first meeting of MGC’s Access and Opportunity Committee, highlighting statewide commitment to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce and supplier base
On Tuesday March 31st, Chairman Crosby, MGC Director of Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development Jill Griffin, and I joined labor and community representatives, Veterans Services Secretary Urena, Baker Administration officials, diversity advocates and executives from our licensees –MGM Springfield and Wynn MA LLC – to discuss the strategic diversity mission of the commission’s new Access and Opportunity Committee. This committee will work to monitor efforts of our gaming licensees to achieve diversity in the construction workforce and supplier base and offer assistance to our licensees as they proceed with the approximate three-year construction of their resorts.
Boston Globe Op-Ed: Building a diverse casino industry
By Jill Griffin, Mary Vogel, Susan Moir and Liz Skidmore Our legislative mandate is clear: Develop a blueprint to build a gaming industry that creates a more diverse and skilled workforce, and provides opportunities for minority, women, and veteran- owned businesses, ultimately enhancing economic opportunity for all Massachusetts residents. What better way to demonstrate the industry’s long-term commitment to diversity […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Announces the Release of Grant Opportunities to Expand Economic Access
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce the release of grant opportunities aimed at Expanding Economic Access. MGC seeks proposals to aide in advancement of economic development within the state’s emerging casino industry as a result of the Expanded Gaming Act. The mission of the Office of Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development is […]
UPDATES: Region C resort-casino application evaluation process
Beginning on April 26, 2016 at the Shaw’s Center in Brockton, the members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission presented their reviews of the category 1 RFA-2 applications submitted by Mass Gaming & Entertainment, LLC (MG&E) for a proposal in Brockton. The information presented on this page will lead to public deliberations and ultimately result in the determination of the award of the Region C (Southeastern Massachusetts) resort-casino license.
Access and Opportunity Committee
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What You Need to Know The Massachusetts Gaming Commission maintains a commitment to DIVERSITY in its core values. The AOC was charged by the Commission to monitor efforts of our gaming licensees to achieve diversity in the construction workforce and supplier base Casinos were required to regularly provide to the Commission detailed, statistical reports on […]