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Ex. AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING-033 Order Primary source read

Minimum Requirements for the Reintroduction of Roulette at the Category 1 Gaming Establishments (order of October 8, 2020)

Roulette permitted again at Encore and MGM Springfield under conditions: three players per table, seated only, no standing or congregating, IEB-approved layouts

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Jurisdiction
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (State gaming regulator) · Massachusetts
Level
Sector regulator
Authority
M.G.L. c. 23K; Ex. 030 item 10.c
Issued
2020-10-08 Oct. 8, 2020
Effective
2020-10-08
End
Rescinded effective May 29, 2021 (Ex. 037) (read as 2021-05-29)
In force
Oct. 8, 2020 to May 29, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • Encore Boston Harbor
  • MGM Springfield
Functions reached
  • SF roulette closed July 6 - Oct. 8, 2020, then limited to three seated players; craps and poker still closed
Collection
State gaming and racing regulators AGY-ST-GAMING-RACING

Operative words

Item 10.c. of those Minimum Requirements provides that no craps or roulette are to be allowed 'until further notice.'... Minimum Requirements for Roulette: a. There shall be a maximum of 3 players per roulette table. b. Players are required to remain seated while gambling. c. No patrons are permitted to stand or congregate around roulette tables.

Enforcement

IEB approval of layouts before operation; c. 23K, § 35