MA Gaming Commission Update

*There is now a launch window. The Commission voted to approve a motion to launch retail sports betting in late January and online sports betting in early March. However, these windows are subject to change due to a couple of different potential factors.

*There was a discussion on the scoring system for the awarding of the Category 3 licenses. Some of the things that were discussed were how to score applicants…such as using pass/fail, numeric scoring, using the meets/exceeds/doesn’t exceed expectations or a combination of these things. There was also a discussion on using a segmented process (more than 1 round in the selection process), as well as the potential of having the applicants do interviews or presentations.

*More was discussed during the meeting about the initial scoping survey. You can find the survey here.

A Couple of Things To Note:

1. This survey must be submitted as part of the application for a Category 1, 2, or 3 Sports Wagering License and must be submitted as a prerequisite to the submission of additional application forms. Failure to submit this survey by October 17, 2022 shall result in the Commission deeming the application incomplete and administratively closed.
2. Do not email the completed survey to the Commission. Rather, email the Commission at communications@massgaming.gov to get a link to a secure file drop for survey submission.

*The Commission released a draft application for Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 sports wagering licenses. The draft application can be found here. The MGC is seeking public comment on the draft application. Those comments will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022 and can be made by filling out the comment form found here.

*The Commission voted to license vendors.

*The Commission will be meeting again next week.