An Act protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry

This bill amends Massachusetts gaming laws to allow the state gaming commission to consider requests from existing Category 2 licensees to add up to 30 table games and 250 additional slot machines. The process requires approval from the local city or town government, two public hearings, and a determination that the expansion serves the state's best interests. If authorized, these additional gaming options would operate under the existing license without creating a new one, but the expansion would end if the original license is not renewed or is terminated.