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 (order of March 11, 2021)

The record

Jurisdiction

Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator) · Massachusetts

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

M.G.L. c. 23K; Ex. 030 items 10.b-c

Issued

2021-03-11 Mar. 11, 2021

Effective

2021-03-11

End

Rescinded effective 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2021 (Ex. 037) (read as 2021-05-29)

In force

Mar. 11, 2021 to May 29, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q12021 Q2

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Capacity limitGathering capWorkplace rules

Addressees

• Encore Boston Harbor
• MGM Springfield

Functions reached

• SF craps closed July 6, 2020 - Mar. 11, 2021 (248 days); blackjack at three then four positions; gaming-floor capacity approximately 40 percent through May 28, 2021
• CB seated play only

Collection

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

Operative words

a. Player positions would continue to be separated by plexiglass dividers not less than 5'10" tall separating the dealer from players and between player positions. b. There shall be a minimum of approximately 3 feet between player positions, measured from center to center of seats, with chairs for unavailable positions removed. c. Overall capacity limits shall continue to be capped at approximately 40%, despite the increase in player positions.

Enforcement

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