The licensees will ensure their pandemic safety officer remains in place until further notice.The licensees shall conduct business in accordance with all COVID-19-related orders and advisories issued by the Governor or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that remain in effect, as well as any applicable CDC guidelines.

These orders will be rescinded subject to the following conditions, which were agreed to by the gaming licensees: The order entitled Minimum Requirements for (1) Expanding Blackjack-Style Tables to Include a 4th Player Position and (2) the Reintroduction of Craps at the Category 1 Gaming Establishments.

The order entitled Minimum Requirements for the Reintroduction of Roulette at the Category 1 Gaming Establishments.

The order entitled Minimum Requirements for the Initial Phase 3 Opening of Gaming Establishments.

In a 4-0 vote, the Commission rescinded the following COVID-19-related orders related to Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor, effective at 12:01 a.m. Latest MGC Statementsĭuring a remote public meeting on May 26, 2021, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted to rescind COVID-19-related orders for gaming establishments and horse racing and simulcasting facilities. This information was last updated on May 26, 2021, at 5 p.m.

Individuals are encouraged to routinely review the Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites for regular updates.

MGC is engaged in frequent communications with gaming licensees and state officials to share information, monitor developments and determine appropriate next steps.

As information related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, MGC will utilize this dedicated webpage to provide Commission-related updates and advisories.

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