H496

Protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H496 seeks to amend the gaming industry regulations to allow Category 2 licensees to host additional table games and slot machines.

Massachusetts H496 proposes changes to the state's gaming industry regulations, specifically allowing Category 2 licensees to host up to 30 table games and an additional 250 slot machines. This change is contingent on the licensee's request and approval from the host community's Mayor and City Council or Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting. The bill also outlines that any such authorization does not constitute licensure and will terminate if the license is not renewed, terminated, surrendered, or suspended.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

Nov 13, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

History

Mar 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5269

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026

Nov 13, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time