Ask Reggi Your Question Now
Can you summarize 205 CMR 218?
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission) > General sports wagering application requirements, standards, and procedures
Short Summary
These documents govern the application requirements, standards, and procedures for obtaining a Sports Wagering License in Massachusetts. They apply to Sports Wagering License Applicants and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission). The Commission may conduct consultation meetings or information sessions with applicants to provide guidance on application procedures. The application must be filed on or before the applicable deadline established by the Commission. Different deadlines may be established for different categories or groups of sports wagering licenses. The Commission has the authority to establish new application deadlines after the original deadline has passed. However, the Commission is not obligated to accept or review incomplete applications or applications submitted after an established deadline, except under certain circumstances. The documents also outline the procedures for reviewing the merits of a Sports Wagering License Application. The Commission may refer the application for advice and recommendations to various entities and may retain professional consultants to aid in the review. The Commission has the discretion to require additional information and documents from the applicant. The evaluation of the application involves considering factors such as the applicant’s experience and expertise in sports wagering, economic impact and benefits to the Commonwealth, responsible gaming measures, diversity and inclusion commitment, technology to be used, and the suitability of the applicant and its qualifiers. For untethered Category 3 licenses, the Commission considers variations between applicants and how granting a particular application or combination of applications would maximize benefits and minimize harms. The Commission may implement competitive processes and review applications in multiple phases or rounds. The documents also outline the determination process for sports wagering license applications. The Commission has the authority to evaluate each application based on the criteria outlined in the Code of Massachusetts Regulations. The Commission may find the applicant preliminarily suitable and eligible for a Temporary License or suitable and award them a Sports Wagering License, subject to conditions. Alternatively, the Commission may deny the application for reasons stated in the law or regulations. The award of a Sports Wagering License is deemed to have occurred upon a majority vote by the Commission. An applicant awarded a license or deemed eligible for a Temporary License cannot conduct sports wagering until it meets all other applicable requirements, including obtaining an operation certificate.
Whom does it apply to?
Sports Wagering License Applicants, Massachusetts Gaming Commission (formerly State Racing Commission)
What does it govern?
Application requirements, standards, and procedures for obtaining a Sports Wagering License
What are exemptions?
The Commission may decline to take action on applications submitted after a given deadline until determinations have been made on all applications of the same category received by the prior deadline. The Commission is not obligated to accept or review incomplete applications or applications submitted after an established deadline, except under certain circumstances as permitted by 205 CMR 211.01(10) and 205 CMR 218.03(3).
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties for non-compliance or violations are mentioned.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts