{"id":"AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-030","kind":"order","level":"sector-regulator","jurisdiction":"Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator)","state":"MA","metro":"","industry":"","agency":"ST-GAMING-RACING","eco":"","issuer":"Massachusetts Gaming Commission","authority":"M.G.L. c. 23K, §§ 4-5; COVID-19 Order No. 33","instrument":"Minimum Requirements for the Initial Phase 3 Opening of Gaming Establishments (order approved June 23, 2020)","title":"Reopening conditions: slot positions six feet apart or plexiglass; three players per blackjack table; no craps, roulette or poker; occupancy formula (gaming positions x 3 plus employees plus amenities); no valet, coat check, promotions or events; Pandemic Safety Officer","dateIssued":"2020-06-23","effective":"2020-07-06 (Phase 3 Step 1) upon vacatur of the suspension orders (Ex. 032)","end":"Rescinded effective 12:01 a.m. May 29, 2021 (Ex. 037)","startDate":"2020-07-06","endDate":"2021-05-29","quarters":["2020Q3","2020Q4","2021Q1","2021Q2"],"types":["CAP","CLOSE","MASK","EMP","EVT","GATH"],"addressees":["Encore Boston Harbor","MGM Springfield","Plainridge Park Casino"],"clause":"10. Social Distancing - Table Games (MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor) a. For Blackjack-style tables, install plexiglass dividers not less than 5\u002710\u0022 tall separating dealer from player positions and between player positions. b. No more than 3 player positions at each Blackjack-style table, with chairs for unavailable positions removed. c. No craps or roulette until further notice. d. No poker until further notice. 11. Occupancy Limits a. The occupancy limit for each licensee shall be set by the following formula: Number of gaming positions available x 3 + gaming area employees of the licensee and MGC + capacity of open amenities utilizing the occupancy limits set by the Governor\u0027s guidelines for each amenity.","enforcement":"Each licensee\u0027s Plan subject to Commission and IEB approval; noncompliance subject to c. 23K, § 35 penalties and license conditions","functions":["SF slots at half density; table games at three positions; craps, roulette and poker closed","AM valet, coat check closed; amenities under Governor\u0027s caps","EVT no promotions or events","LG hotel operations under the plan","HR Pandemic Safety Officer, training, screening","CB masks, symptom screening, non-compliance removal"],"notes":"The Commission\u0027s central operating order for the Massachusetts casinos through May 28, 2021.","sourceUrl":"https://massgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/Reopening-Minimum-Standards-06.23.20.pdf","snapshot":"","fileExists":true,"fileBytes":150899,"grade":"primary","character":"","description":"","collection":"AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING","url":"/library/AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-030","exhibitUrl":"/exhibit/AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-030","citation":"Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Minimum Requirements for the Initial Phase 3 Opening of Gaming Establishments (order approved June 23, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-030)","stateName":"Massachusetts","related":["AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-032"]}