Minimum Requirements for the Initial Phase 3 Opening of Gaming Establishments (order approved June 23, 2020)

The record

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator) · Massachusetts

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

M.G.L. c. 23K, §§ 4-5; COVID-19 Order No. 33

Issued

2020-06-23 June 23, 2020

Effective

2020-07-06 (Phase 3 Step 1) upon vacatur of the suspension orders (Ex. 032) (read as 2020-07-06)

End

Rescinded effective 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2021 (Ex. 037) (read as 2021-05-29)

In force

July 6, 2020 to May 29, 2021

Quarters

2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rules

Addressees

• Encore Boston Harbor
• MGM Springfield
• Plainridge Park Casino

Functions reached

• SF slots at half density; table games at three positions; craps, roulette and poker closed
• AM valet, coat check closed; amenities under Governor's caps
• EVT no promotions or events
• LG hotel operations under the plan
• HR Pandemic Safety Officer, training, screening
• CB masks, symptom screening, non-compliance removal

Collection

State gaming and racing regulators AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING

Operative words

10. Social Distancing - Table Games (MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor) a. For Blackjack-style tables, install plexiglass dividers not less than 5'10" tall separating dealer from player positions and between player positions. b. No more than 3 player positions at each Blackjack-style table, with chairs for unavailable positions removed. c. No craps or roulette until further notice. d. No poker until further notice. 11. Occupancy Limits a. The occupancy limit for each licensee shall be set by the following formula: Number of gaming positions available x 3 + gaming area employees of the licensee and MGC + capacity of open amenities utilizing the occupancy limits set by the Governor's guidelines for each amenity.

Enforcement

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