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Photos and Video: MassGaming announces formation of ‘Vendor Advisory Team’
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces the formation of a Vendor Advisory Team to consist of statewide business development agencies and organizations that can assist and support small businesses seeking to conduct business with the proposed Category 1 (resort-casino) and Category 2 (slots-parlor) gaming facilities. The group has also met with MassGaming staff to discuss and […]
MassGaming’s Division of Racing issues Trainer’s Manuals for Plainridge Park and Suffolk Downs
A Message from MassGaming’s Chief Commission Veterinarian, Dr. Alexandra Lightbown: MassGaming’s Division of Racing has recently released new trainer’s manuals to provide racing stakeholders with important updates to new rules and regulations recently adopted by the Commission. The manuals have been posted to the Commission website at MassGaming. com to provide convenient access to this […]
GRAPHICS: MassGaming encouraged by Plainridge Park Casino’s recent diversity report
The Commission was encouraged by data recently received from its Category 2 slots-parlor licensee, Penn National Gaming, regarding ongoing efforts to ensure that minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses have access to the economic benefits of construction at Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville.
Meeting Notification: MGC to hold open public meeting on 2/18 at 10:00am, TOPICS: Diversity, Region C, Wynn Permitting Update and Appeal, Draft Regulations and Horse Racing
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will hold its 179th open public meeting on February 18, 2016. The Commission will begin the meeting with an update from the Access and Opportunity Committee and a discussion on the diversity goal loan program. Ombudsman John Ziemba will brief the Commission on the latest Region C (Southeastern Massachusetts) schedule. Ombudsman Ziemba will also update commissioners regarding Wynn permitting and the permitting appeal.
#MGC200! The Massachusetts Gaming Commission marks milestone 200th public meeting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces that on September 22, 2016, it will conduct its 200th open public meeting. The Commission is pleased to mark this significant milestone as part of the ongoing implementation and regulation of the state’s developing expanded gaming industry. MGC’s 200th meeting will take place on September 22, 2016 at 10:00am at 101 Federal Street 12th floor in Boston.
As of MGC’s 199th meeting, the Commission has generated 38,186 pages of transcripts, 199 live streams, 588 hours of video, and has traveled the Commonwealth hosting public meetings and hearings in locations including: Boston, Springfield, West Springfield, Everett, Revere, Wrentham, Raynham, Easton, Plainville, Leominster, Lancaster, Brockton, Holbrook, Mashpee, Palmer, Worcester, Framingham and Lynn. The Commission also maintains a robust online Meeting Archive that provides timely meeting minutes, transcripts, videos and commissioners packets from every public meeting.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Responds to State Auditor Report
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to provide a detailed response to findings recently issued by the Office of the State Auditor Suzanne Bump. In accordance with Chapter 11, Section 12 of Massachusetts General Law, the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) conducted a performance audit of the MGC to ensure compliance with oversight responsibilities required by law. The MGC worked closely with state auditors for 9 months to facilitate timely and open access to all requested records and information regarding revenue, internal controls and financial data.
Banking on Shared Values: MGC Selects Eastern Bank as Its Primary Financial Institution in Recognition of a Shared Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce that it has selected Eastern Bank as its primary financial institution in support of the bank’s demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. MGC will transition its depository banking operations to Eastern Bank; this includes daily taxes on Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), all casino licensing fees, all horse racing fees associated with wagers on races, and annual assessments on casino licensees.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission awards nearly $2 Million in grants from Community Mitigation Fund
Grant program established to assist entities in addressing casino-related impacts Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved the award of nearly $2 Million in Community Mitigation grants to several municipalities and other eligible entities across Massachusetts. The Gaming Law created the Community Mitigation Fund to help entities offset costs related to the construction and […]
HELP WANTED: The MGC Releases List of MGM Employment Positions Exempt from State Registration Requirement
Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) offers important information to potential job applicants as MGM Springfield seeks to fill thousands of open positions over the next several months. As part of an ongoing workforce development outreach and education effort, the MGC posted to its website a list of job positions that are now exempt from […]
MGC sponsors 15th Annual Commonwealth Workforce Coalition Conference
WHO: Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta; Center for Social Policy at the University of Massachusetts Boston John McCormack Graduate School Director and Clinical Professor Susan Crandall; Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Commissioner Bruce Stebbins and Director of Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development Jill Griffin; MGM Springfield General […]