Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Boston, MA

The mission of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is to create a fair, transparent and participatory process for implementing the expanded gaming law. The Commission strives to ensure that its decision-making and regulatory systems reduce to the maximum extent possible the potentially negative or unintended consequences of expanded gaming.

The Responsible Gaming Framework is intended to inform gambling regulation in Massachusetts and provide an overall orientation to responsible gaming practice and policy adopted by the MGC and gaming licensees. A Public Health Trust Fund supports robust problem gambling prevention and mitigation programs and services. This fund is established through an assessment to casino licensees and a percentage of gross gaming revenue.

An extensive research agenda informs strategies, practices and policies for responsible gaming and problem gambling prevention and treatment. The Commission has designed and implemented several innovative initiatives aimed at promoting responsible gaming and reducing gambling-related harm.

GameSense is an innovative responsible gaming program that encourages casino patrons who chose to gamble to adopt and/or maintain positive behaviors and attitudes that reduce the risk of gambling-related harm.  The program offers tips on responsible gaming, engaging tools, and advice and referrals to reduce harm.