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 casinos for adding up to 30 table games and 250 slot machines. Under the new rules, a casino operator must first get approval from the local city or town officials before the commission can review their request. The commission would then hold two public hearings and grant the expansion only if it determines the change benefits the state and meets specific legal requirements. Any approved additions are temporary and do not change the casino's official license status, meaning they can be removed if the casino license is later revoked or not renewed.