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US – Massachusetts Gaming Commission drawing on Macau’s reopening experience with Wynn and MGM
By Phil - 27 April 2020
Despite having no concrete timeline for reopening, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is looking at how it might reopen the state’s casinos
Chairwoman Cathy Judd-Stein said it was beginning to detail policies around disinfecting surfaces, protective gear for employees and guests, and limiting casino capacity. She said the Commission is looking at what has been done in Macau for guidance as to how to reopen casinos safely and effectively.
“We are fully engaged with our licensees in preparation for a new normal and the myriad of considerations for a safe and sustainable reopening,” said Ms. Judd-Stein. “What we do know for sure is it won’t be as simple as unlocking the doors and switching the lights back on. Whatever the plans are, they will require robust public education campaigns for customers and employees. Right now though, the focus remains on staying home to stop the spread and flatten the curve. But as we think about looking towards the next phase, whatever that may be, there will be no shortage of logistics to consider.”
She highlighted that two of the three licence holders in the state, MGM Resorts and Wynn Resorts, had experience of reopening their casinos in Macau.
