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VIDEO AND PHOTOS: 15th Annual Commonwealth Workforce Coalition Conference
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission was pleased to sponsor the 2018 Commonwealth Workforce Coalition Conference. View video of Commissioner Bruce Stebbins’ remarks below, highlighting MGC’s support of the Build A Life That Works campaign and MassGaming’s efforts to create opportunities for minorities, women, and veterans in casino construction. Additionally, Director of Workforce, Supplier, and Diversity Development Jill […]
QVCDC provides job seekers and small businesses in Hampshire County with meaningful programs, connections, and results
Training and Course Funding Awarded By MGC Workforce Development and Economic Access Grant In April 2018, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) awarded approximately $75,000 in grants to six recipients statewide as part of an ongoing effort to aid the advancement of economic development. MGC’s Workforce, Supplier and Diversity Development Office developed this grant program to […]
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 […]
VIDEO: A Statement from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission regarding Wynn-Related Litigation in Nevada
Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to authorize its legal counsel to finalize an agreement guaranteeing that commissioners have access to important investigative information relevant to the Wynn Resorts suitability review. This action also eliminates the uncertainty of protracted litigation and allows the MGC to commence its preparations for an adjudicatory hearing and a robust, […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Completes Installation and Inspection of Encore Boston Harbor’s Slot Machines and Table Games
As Encore Boston Harbor nears official grand opening, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has completed the installation and inspection of the resort-casino’s 3,158 Electronic Gaming Devices (EGDs or slot machines), 143 table games and 88 poker tables. MGC’s Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) and the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) work together to supervise the […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Officially Approves Encore Boston Harbor for Grand Opening
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) today issued regulatory approval for Encore Boston Harbor’s public opening on June 23, 2019. Under the close observation of MGC staff, Encore Boston Harbor successfully completed test play nights on June 17, June 19 and June 20. MGC staff monitored and evaluated the practice events for strict adherence and compliance […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Awards Approximately $4.1 Million in Grants from Community Mitigation Fund
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce the award of approximately $4.1 million in Community Mitigation grants to several municipalities and other eligible entities across Massachusetts. The gaming commission approved these grants during a public meeting in its Boston office on July 18, 2019. The gaming law created the Community Mitigation Fund to […]
Responsible Gaming Program Celebrates One-Year Milestone at MGM Springfield
GameSense Advisors Educate Casino Guests and Employees about Responsible Gaming and Problem Gambling Since the opening of MGM Springfield in August 2018, the casino’s onsite GameSense program, overseen by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), has engaged more than 17,000 guests and casino employees in conversations about topics such as rules of the game, house advantage, […]
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Issues Best Practices Report for Diversity in the Construction Industry
Meet Katurah Holness. Prior to becoming an apprentice carpenter, Katurah was homeless, staying at a veteran’s shelter and driving for a ride-hailing company. Katurah had spent five years in the Air Force but struggled to find steady work after she left the service. One day Katurah gave a ride to a union carpenter who suggested […]
Massachusetts Gaming Commission recognizes March 2020 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Did you know that the Massachusetts prevalence rate of problem gambling is approximately 2 percent of the adult population? A study conducted as part of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s robust research agenda further indicated an additional 8 percent of the state’s population is considered at-risk gamblers, and about 1 in 5 Massachusetts adults reported knowing […]