Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Appoints Rick Day as Executive Director

Today the five commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted unanimously to appoint law enforcement veteran and seasoned gaming regulator, Rick Day, as Executive Director. Mr. Day was appointed today at an open public meeting after a lengthy interview with commissioners. As MGC’s Executive Director, Mr. Day will be the executive and administrative head of the Commission responsible for administering and enforcing...

MGC Votes to Adopt Best Practices, Standards to Strengthen Massachusetts’s Horse Race Industry

Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) voted to approve the initiation of the administrative rule-making process to pursue the adoption of national best practices and operational standards regarding health and medication procedures for the state’s horse racing industry.  These proactive measures taken by MGC will support the highest standards in both integrity and safety as the horse racing industry prepares to co-exist with casinos.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Receives Pre-Qualifying Applications for Expanded Gaming License

Today the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) announces that 11 gaming applicants have officially submitted the first application (Phase 1) and the non-refundable $400,000 application fee in a two-phase application process toward the award of an expanded gaming license. MGC Chairman Steve Crosby stated, “The Massachusetts legislation drafted the Expanded Gaming Act prioritizing competition as key criteria. The gaming commission has vigorously...

Gaming Commission Appoints Karen Wells

Today Chairman Steve Crosby on behalf of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce veteran prosecutor and current Undersecretary of Law Enforcement, Karen Milne Wells, as the new Director of the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB). Ms. Wells brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience which includes investigating and prosecuting high-level criminal cases involving narcotics, corruption, organized crime and fraudulent schemes.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Hires Director of Racing

Today Chairman Steve Crosby on behalf of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce industry veteran, Dr. Jennifer Durenberger DVM, JD, as the new Director of Racing. Dr. Durenberger brings over twenty years of national and international experience as a racing regulator with a unique and highly-specialized skill set derived from positions held as both a regulatory veterinarian and an accredited steward.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Hires Director of Administrative Services

Today Chairman Steve Crosby on behalf of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is pleased to announce Eileen Glovsky as the new Director of Administrative Services and Transition Start-Up Manager. Glovsky brings over 30 years of experience in administration and technology to the new state gaming commission. As the Director of Administrative Services, Glovsky will be responsible for overseeing and executing...