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Gaming Commission Approves Draft of Phase 2 Regulations - Comments Welcome

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On March 28, 2013, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved a set of draft Phase 2 regulations for purposes of commencing the process towards final promulgation. There are two parts that comprise the draft: 1. An update to the existing regulations, and 2. New regulations governing the phase 2 licensing process.

The new regulations cover topics such as:

• the content and evaluation of the applications
• host community agreements and elections
• the designation of surrounding communities
• the execution of surrounding community agreements

A public hearing on the proposals will be scheduled for May 3, 2013. Further information relative to time and location to be released at a later date.

Prior to the public hearing, the Commission welcomes written comment on the drafts. Those who wish to submit written comments on the draft regulations may do so by sending an email to mgccomments@state.ma.us with ‘draft regulations comment’ in the subject line.” Please be certain to identify in your comments the section number of the regulation for which you are commenting.

Click Here for Phase 2 Regulations.

For more information, visit: http://massgaming.com/licensing-regulations/phase-2-regulations/