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I Will now call to order the 268th meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on May 22nd 2019 at 930 a.m. At our offices at 101 Federal Street here in Boston Before we begin with the matters identified on the agenda, I would like to address an issue of public interest The Commission was recently notified about Exploratory discussions between our two category one gaming licensees win resorts and MGM resorts regarding the potential transfers of Interest as Everyone is also now aware these discussions have reportedly ceased to be clear at No time was there a proposed transaction pending before the Commission However, like many we were of course closely monitoring developments and our focus appropriately Remained and continues to remain on the regulatory preparations needed to open on core Boston Harbor by June 23rd It is however worth noting that the gaming law wisely contemplated the potential for such transfers of interest and Provides a specific procedure governing the process under the statute Any transfer of interest will always require Commission approval preceded by an extended period of evaluate the evaluation and review excuse me Like all matters that come before the Commission and as is required of all of us by law any such requests would be fairly and objectively reviewed based on all merits and With a strict enforcement of all applicable laws to protect the best interests of the Commonwealth Including our host and surrounding communities Looking ahead Boston Harbor is scheduled to open its doors and commence operation shortly Indeed the first item up consideration today is the construction timeline Despite the many challenges to bring this massive and complex project to fruition The fact remains that Massachusetts and the city of Everett is home to a nearly complete world-class 2.6 billion dollar development that has dramatically transformed the waterfront a land that was previously dormant desolate and contaminated Which upon issuance of a certificate of operation will soon become a place of employment for 5,000 people The MgC is fully committed to dedicating all the resources and attention Necessary to ensure that the property can open in a timely and orderly fashion and In accordance with what is required by law Just as the MgC has successfully done twice previously No one ever said and I'm new here that the gaming commission's job was going to be easy and on that front It does not disappoint But I'd like to thank our staff for consistently monitoring and maintaining focus The commissioners and I think I can speak for all of us are profoundly aware of All the staff all of our teams Dedication and hard work. We thank you for your continued professionalism at all times And we the eagerness we thank you for your eagerness eagerness to rise to every challenge before you and With that if my fellow commissioners would like to add any comments. I welcome them. Otherwise, we will get to business I'd just like to add you know we have been Excuse me, we have been laser focused on And our licensees know this all three of them on making sure all the commitments are met to communities hosts surrounding You know the jobs all of those commitments all of those positive impacts of gaming I mean that really has always been our focus and it will continue to be our focus We meet regularly no matter what talks are going on We meet regularly with the folks in the community with police chiefs with mayors with other administrators our staff meets God these days probably daily and So that's something we've never forgotten about we think that's a crucial responsibility for us as a commission to make sure those commitments are met and And that has never changed and that will continue to be the case No matter what else is going on. We're focused on that and making sure our licensees meet those commitments Yeah, that's that's well said and I would only Emphasize something that you also mentioned madam chair That the statute Contemplated contemplates the potential for for these kinds of transaction what was reported And it also lays out Clear process for such a transaction if they come whenever they come Before this commission I think at what I what I know from other jurisdictions these kinds of transfers do happen from time to time And I'm glad that The the statute here contemplated it the regulations were further clarified with the great help of our legal team As to how a process like that would take place And if it comes before us we will adhere to those Guidelines and regulations in the review of any kind of of these transfers But as you say well a commissioner our focus remains the same remains to Bring the benefits and try to mitigate the impacts that the casinos bring and and that's always been our business Let's get started item number two Approval of minutes commissioner Stabbins, please sure madam chairs. We move on to the exciting step of approval of minutes You have in front of you the meeting minutes from the May 1st 2019 meeting I would have moved their approval against subject to correction for any typographical errors or any other non-material matters Oh Second that any discussion Corrections Those in favor Opposed 5-0. Thank you Madam chair it further move that we approve the minutes from the May 6th 2019 Meeting is the minutes are included in your pack and I had moved their approval again subject to any Non-material errors or typographical corrections Do we have a second second any discussion or edits? All in favor I Opposed 5-0. Thank you Director Bedrosian is not able to be here today, but Counselor blue Do you have any update on behalf of director Bedrosian? I do not have any updates on behalf of executive director Bedrosian, although I believe he will have updates at the commission meeting tomorrow and Catherine is referencing. We do have a full commission meeting tomorrow in Springfield Next item for I'm Batsman Ziemba, and Mr. Delaney, thank you Thank you chair. Good morning commissioners morning morning on the agenda Today are a couple of items that require just a little bit more time to prepare before they're ready for consideration by the commission These items are on core boss in a harbor summer of material changes since design approval and The second amended on core boss in a harbor section 61 findings after speaking with executive director Ed Bedrosian my recommendation is that the commission could consider These items next Wednesday before or after our planned agenda setting meeting If that tim timetable meets with the satisfaction of the commission, I will move to the next item just to remind us that Is there one of these items that is Time sensitive because publication of the In the monitor that's that's correct. That would be the section 61 findings. That's right So the monitor publication date we have to meet a May 31st deadline Okay, under the publication day and would appear in the June 10th monitor, okay But if we have a meeting next Wednesday as you alluded to that would still we can still meet that time Any further questions for I'm Batsman Ziemba on this rescheduling that would be the items subcar A's and C Or just a I'm sorry A and C would move to next Wednesday But only C needs to be Published in the monitor. That's correct So the procedure would be the commission would have its vote We would file it with the publication and it would appear on the monitor in early June Okay, thank you. Thank you So the remaining item item B is a vote on a matter that was brought before the Commission two weeks ago As you're aware, we discussed approval of the detailed construction timetable that is required under our regulations That timetable assumes a June 23rd opening date for the Encore Boston Harbor casino In order to provide further clarity regarding this date I am joined by Robert DeSalvio president of Encore Boston Harbor Jackie Crumb senior vice president in general counsel and Peter Campo director of construction In addition to talking about the opening date, they will give a further update on the status of the project Construction project oversight Manager Joe Delaney is also here to answer any questions that the Commission may have and with that. Let me just turn it over to Bob Good morning, madam chair. Good morning commissioners. Good morning. Morning. Thank you for the time this morning to do the update Before I get a turn this over to Peter to talk about construction I just wanted to go on the record and affirm it affirmatively say That with the Commission's approval we plan on opening on June 23rd at 10 a.m. And with that I am going to turn it over to Peter Campo Good morning. Good morning. I'll take this the wrong way, but hopefully this is my last update I'm pleased to announce that We are 100% on schedule the entire facility every space will be substantially complete by June 10th and That we intend to file for is certificate of occupancy May 31st and receive it a few days later So I think we're in really good shape all life Safety systems vertical transportation everything is just right on schedule and I don't see any major problems at this point time to make that happen and Then one other thing I'd like to add is that I've been very fortunate to work with a great team of people Both for win, but the construction manager sub is done an outstanding job. The subcontract is and Most importantly the union workforce has been outstanding in that the quality is really just out of this world And not so not only they finish on time, but it's going to look fantastic And I'm pretty pleased to be able to say today and tell you that so that everyone deserves a tremendous amount of credit Thank you, Peter. Can you say those dates about was it the temporary or the permanent certificate? I'm going to file for a permanent certificate of occupancy I can there's always a detail it may we may turn out that we have a temporary one for a number of days But our intention is to have everything done and filed for permanent certificate of occupancy May 31st May 31st I'm trying to get Jim so put a work the weekend. I should also say the city of our it has been fantastic to work with I'm trying to get Jim so put a work on Saturday. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to do that But no it's on the the inspectors should be in really good shape by May 31st I think we'll just be a matter of paperwork at that point One other comment. I'd like to add it's been actually a pleasure working with Joe through this process You know, he had the detailed task of actually being on that job site almost all all the time and working with the construction team and he handled that extremely Professionally, and I just wanted to say thank you for that process Yeah I mean big picture. I think that's it You'll see I'm in final pavings next week out front You'll see that all the final landscaping is going in after the 10th will be after June 10th We'll be doing punch lists. We expect to have all punches complete before the opening There's always some item, but I think big picture gonna have almost everything done. It's gonna look great Also on the Can you speak a little bit to the outside? Offside improvements rather in terms of schedule all of the road work is on schedule to be complete Pavement 100% done landscaping done Lighting controls done so that the last pieces of pavement are being done next week But from about 80 90% that's complete right now. We got striping to do in Sullivan Square We're gonna do that tonight. Obviously work around the traffic, but it's all on schedule I don't see anything that's gonna prevent that and there's also Have we settled on? Test nights. I know there's potentially Correct June 17th June 19th and June 20th are that are the test days usually Mr. Campo and you come in and talk to us you there's something that you're worried about or it's keeping you up at night It doesn't sound like that might that that's the case right now I wouldn't lie to you This is quite a few things that I'm worried about but I think we have them all under control There's nothing that's a game changer right now We just we've had a lot of work to do over the next 10 days, but everything's on track I'm things come up every day. We put fires out every day, but I think it's I don't see anything It's gonna prevent us from hitting the dates. I just shared with you Wouldn't be construction is that true for our team as well that We feel like We will be prepared as well as the licensee for this opening Yeah, I think we're we're on target to get all of our things done You know, we just had a meeting on Monday with all of the stakeholders regarding all the off-site roadway improvements We had mass dot we had the city of Boston MBTA city of Everett mass port You know and it's the off-site roadway work will be substantially complete by the end of next week We've asked all of those folks for sign-offs for us by June 10th and All of the heads were shaking in the right direction. So that was all good As far as on-site, I mean, I think You know, I think everything's on schedule there. I will some the things be pushing right up to the very end more than likely But I think we feel pretty comfortable that we're gonna make the finish line and the last meeting Here with the encore folks. We had a public safety report. It's critical to a successful opening How well we manage traffic incidents that may occur They gave us a positive report. It looked like it was well planned. Is that still on track all of those plans that we heard about? Yeah, I think commissioners will have a further update regarding all the opening preparations at the beginning of June either the June 6th of the June 13th meeting and That'll give you the final detail on all of those opening preparations but they continue and they're moving absolutely in the right direction and I Think everybody's paying attention to the challenge. That's before us So it sounds like we will have a meeting next week to look at the two items That we just talked about section 621 findings What was the other one? The design design design changes. That's right We'll have you mentioned a meeting on June 6th and then June 13 as well June 13th is what we're planning right now for the Basically, that would be the date where all of the directors give their reports to the commission on the status of all the items responsible gaming preparations construction workforce development internal controls workforce development Regional tourism a number of other items, right? Right I just had a quick question if I can for me to Peter go back to Sullivan Square on the construction schedule. We have that work is looking to be completed six days before opening I heard you talk about painting. Is that really all the work that's got? left to be done Prior to that package number four being completed The heavy stuff is done May 31st of being at substantial completion now will there be some punch list items sure That will go beyond that but really substantial completion is you know, it's all paved now the traffic signals are up and operating They're they're real close We just hear a lot about Sullivan Square. That's the one that's closest to the opening date That's the good news is the weather seems to be shifting cooperate with some yes, we certainly appreciate that Are there any further questions? I Know you started with these remarks, but but in the last earnings call CEO Madman X mentioned the possibility of opening a week or two later Is that we take it no longer the case? That is no longer the case where we'll be ready to go on June 23rd at 10 a.m. Thank you If there are no other other questions, we recommend that the Commission approve the timetable as specified in the packet included in the packet is a description that Nothing in the approval of this encore Boston Harbor schedule shall be construed to otherwise impact or impair the Commission's section 61 findings Issued in relation to the about encore Boston Harbor project as we discussed those would be up for consideration at a future meeting But I think it would be sufficient for the Commission to move that they would approve the construction Schedule as detailed in the memorandum included in the packet So any further questions from but Madam chair I Move that we approve the construction schedule pursuant to 205 cmr 135.0 22 a Based on the information provided in the memo All those any further discussion or questions all those in favor I Opposed Five zero. Thank you. And I also wish to thank you John and Joe for your thorough work in the benefit of the Briefings that we do get in the course of our daily operations. So thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you That gliss of my report Thank you. Thank you Madam chair commissioners. I'm before you again today on The boundaries to the gaming establishment what you have in your packet is has a small revision in the last one You reviewed it now includes a loading dock area that the previous one Had omitted and that's the only change from what you saw at the lab and I do want to introduce you So this is assistant director gaming agents division chief Bruce van and who has Been very helpful on the matters that he will now move forward. So in terms of we're now five Sub part a With respect to the gaming establishment boundary and yes, I say that the Print that you have before you the only change from the last meeting that we discussed this was the inclusion of the loading dock area Which includes the armored car bay and a lot of the liquor storage and so on and just to be clear That's on the right side of the map. Yes so Any questions about that is the same sketch with the inclusion of just Any questions or anything Director band there was some discussion last time about some of the boundaries. Yes, and we heard some testimony regarding Landscaping heavy landscaping. Can you just provide your rationale for? Inclusion of all of the properties as our outline for my standpoint I thought it would be easier for my staff But actually seeing this physically that all the area that's not included is a landscaped area So with bushes trees and everything else. So what they have there makes sense for the property Okay, so this This outline sketch with the red The delineations in red That is the proposed gaming establishment and it does exclude some landscaped areas. Yes, because it just didn't make sense It's so heavily landscaped. It's you would have difficult time being in that area. Okay So you've you've discussed that and you're you're confident. This is the way we should move forward, correct And I think I've received a little bit of clarification Bob. Maybe you can address this too because I know I raised it Earlier at the where the Harbor walk Intersects at the end of your garden area, correct We had talked about that there wasn't really a boundary of landscaping separating the public Harbor walk and the The pavilion at the end and I and I learned this To be clear because we have had the benefit of a tour which really helped put the economy appropriately on our two by two We took the tour and I saw the open area and I think there's been further clarification There has been What I learned even after the tour is there is some landscaping that will delineate all areas except the pathway on both sides where the intersection point is So we're at that end with a harbor near the gazebo, right? Correct. So you see how the path? It's a circular path that wraps and what we did was just leave open the two portions where The intersection point is okay, and there will be yes So it actually will give a little bit more of a delineation And it doesn't affect though they won't affect the actual diagram but But the landscaping is there in the new plan Thank you. Any further questions? So Bruce you are seeking a vote today. Do I have a motion? Madam chair, I move the commission to prove the boundaries of the gaming establishment is described in the drawing included in the May 22nd 2019 Commission Second Any further discussion questions all those in favor Good morning, is your mic bill is your mic on Okay, the first item I have to your consideration or approval are two positions for the Dunkin Donuts that will be operated at On covost and hover was seeking exemptions for two positions the expert centralized crew trainer as well as crew members There'll be two positions that at this time won't be exempt and that's the manager as well as the assistant manager There was a little bit confusion in the exemption request the back of the house Question it was answered. Yes, and then it was answered. No, I spoke with my contact for Duncan Donut She was just trying to be very honest saying that their employees will be coming in From the employee entrance and she wasn't sure if that was back a house or not But all their storage will be enclosed in their facility So they won't really have any reason to go to the back of the house only the employee entrance Do we need to correct? I'll have that corrected. Okay. Thank you. That's it. That's a very helpful clarifier Um Bill so you were I see in the packet. There's other exemptions Requested are you going to go to them by? By vendor Yes, okay. Yes, so you just did the first this was it be the arm who would be Duncan Donuts Bill if we can just if they if we're gonna be kind of editing the applications they gave us, you know, they put down On core Boston harbors the licensee. Can we just yeah, we have to I think we need to do a little bit of Rearranging with this we keep it as the licensee and then also the vendor. Okay, I'd be helpful underneath. Okay, you think that's okay I think that's perfect. It was it would distinguish a little bit easier confusing to look at at the first time I wasn't sure who they were working for but it makes sense correct Councilor blue, are you comfortable with those changes being made by mr. Curtis if we vote on Substantively, would you be able to review that? Okay? Thank you and Mr. Curtis, this was the same analysis that you've conducted in the past to recommend to us that this position is consistent with other positions that we have Exempted yes commissioner Cameron. Yes We did the same thing. It's at Starbucks at MGM As well as Duncan Donuts of Plain Ridge Park casino Would you like us to vote on this as a package or on these? Just on this one right here, and then we'll discuss the big night Sure, I'll I'll move that the commission exempt From licensure the two Positions described in the packet from vendor Duncan Donuts Second So any further discussion just for the purpose of clarification the two positions are the expert centralized crew trainer and then crew member Yes, I don't think we need to amend the Motion All those in favor I Again, I'm joined by Christine Rohn from big night entertainment Could you just say a little bit louder? Okay Curtis, please I said I'm joined by Christine Rohn from my big night entertainment group Hi commission, my name is Christine Rohn. I'm the vice president for big night entertainment group Good morning. Good morning Okay, before you you will find a memo as well as 16 positions that we're seeking Consideration or approval to be considered to be exempt from registration for big night entertainment group These folks will be working at mystique and memoir. They'll be two Facilities outlets that will be at on co-boss and hover and they'll be operated by big night entertainment group The positions that was seeking to exempt are I'm going to say back of the house. It's not the typical back of the house as we look at it as a casino But back of the house of the restaurant. It'll be the cooks Dishwashers chefs Assistant chefs food servers in the position in the front of the house will be the host person these positions all the line with Exemptions that have been approved for on co-boss and hover for their restaurants as well as MGM But there are in the memo you see there are 25 positions that we're not putting forward For consideration as exempt as exempt positions These positions are pretty much in front of the house. They're also They have active duties with alcohol and that's one of the parameters that you as a commission sent set that these positions Should not be exact Bill we have a Just a quick question as you talked about alcohol service obviously food servers identified for both mystique and memoir And I understand you're recommending that they be exempt but is there any information can give us is to Training that you put food servers through in terms of you know, did they do safe serve? safe serve In any other type of alcohol training before they go out on the floor. They do all of we do have in-house Serve safe tips is what we use trainer and all of our Actually, there's a lot of positions, but food servers is one of the positions that's required to Take that class before going on the floor Thank you. I know you mentioned there's a parallel to something we've except positions that we've accepted in the past notably at MGM, but Is there a vendor the size with MGM? I don't know that no MGM operates all their own facilities Right. This is the first time we've ever dealt with Just to jump a little ahead. It's like a joint responsible potty Right, so we've never had a vendor like this Even at Plain Ridge Park. They're all franchisees and they're operated by Plain Ridge Park So it's a little bit different But you feel confident that the folks exempted Do not pose any risk that we have not anticipated Because it's a little bit different. There's nothing there that gives you pause and in my opinion No, no, I feel very comfortable with these positions I also feel very comfortable in the positions that we're acquiring folks to register So we can do a little background and feel a little bit safer with with what they'll be doing and how they're going to Interact with the folks that are coming to their establishment And you feel Confident that everyone in this joint venture understands their responsibilities with regard to What we're looking for as a regulator Absolutely, we've had detailed discussions on the positions that we did put up for consideration to be exempt We went back and forth on quite a few of positions, but at the end of the day We did come to an agreement And they understood they understood where where I was coming from Did you want to speak to that? I do agree we took Bill's guidance in all of the positions In his expertise and recommendation and gratefully Bill the other question I had was both memoir and mystique have Receiver positions and as it's described they're going to be going to the loading dock for transportation and receipt of alcohol So we've just added the loading dock to the footprint of the gaming establishment does that Change any of your recommendations, so they can be assisted by security as they go back to the loading dock area I'm assuming they will be They'll have to have security With them to go and get them if not I'll clarify that with the big night same group make that suggestion But again, they're not really serving. They're just coming to take the box from the delivery and then bring it to their establishment So it's nothing more than just picking up a box of alcohol. They're not going to go anywhere And if they do have a sit and they will have a security escort And then they just bring it right to you the memoir or mystique And we've exempted that position already Then um, yes, but that's their internal Correct, I would just recommend I Don't think I have a problem exempting it But let's look to process as to how the person gets back to the loading dock area. Okay. I'll get that from them Any follow-up questions? I was just clarifying that with respect to the receiver position We have in the past exempt that same position It's my understanding that you've applied the same standards Here for these positions that we've applied in the past Yes, and you don't you don't proceed any additional risk To in this case. No, but miss Rone. She can explain a little bit further about what their position entails and how they They deliver the alcohol. Thank you The receiver is responsible for both food and alcohol mixed deliveries, they do not do any of the unpacking or storage of any of the Alcohol, it is strictly a transport to our each of our venues. Okay. Thank you very much Do we have any further questions from mr. Curtis? We'd like a motion Madam chair, I move that the commission approved the service employee exemption requested In the memo from mr. Curtis the licensing manager Included in the may 22nd 2009 packet for big night entertainment group and their exceptions include Chef executive chef executive sous chef assistant chef Lead kitchen worker cook kitchen worker porter assistant chef pastry food server host person bus person food runner receiver kitchen worker porter food server host person and receiver We have a second second all those for the discussion All those in favor. Aye Opposed five zero. Thank you. Thank you all. You need to get the group. Okay Um, I've been asked if we could just have a short break. We just need a few minutes for setup So we will reconvene in in 10 minutes at uh We'll do 10 30. Thank you. So we're reconvening Good morning again licensing manager Curtis an assistant director band request for an alcohol is for an alcohol permit, which was Oh, I'm so sorry Awesome Elating the rules. We'll get back to make sure we're on Usually Janice must retreat is my cue. Thank you. Thank you so much. Awesome. We'll start again. We're reconvening today's meeting Number 268 Again licensing manager Curtis assistant director ban and the request is for an alcohol permit Which was also as we know put out for public comment. So thank you Thank you, madam chair Madam chair commissioners. Good morning All right I sit here with Bruce band and we are presenting you with the application for windmass llc dba on core boss and harbor for gaming beverage license A version of this application was presented to you on may 6th And then it was put out for public comment Since that time has been determined that the application contains all the elements required in accordance with 205 cm 130 404 With the exception of the registration application from jointly responsible parties In addition the commissioners received public comments regarding on core boss and harbors request to serve alcoholic beverages until 4am on the gaming floor The application contains requests for 23 licensed alcohol outlets There'll be 15 outlets On the ground floor including the harbour walk concessions On the second floor there'll be five Including the in-room dining And then there'll be three on the third floor Amongst the 23 gaming Licenses, I'm excuse me alcohol beverage licenses. There'll be three that will be operated by jointly responsible parties We do have the owners of their response jointly responsible parties sitting in the second row right here So they'll be available for questions as well At this time Myself and assistant director bend will not make a recommendation on the application So if we could we'd appreciate it if miss crumb from mom when mass llc could make the presentation Morning commissioners. Good morning morning. Good morning. I know we've we've been before you with this application I'm happy to walk you through it again Or I am available obviously to answer any questions that you have Just wanted to highlight a couple of the changes that we've made since the last time you've seen this application In particular, we were asked to clarify that with the exception of memoir, which is the nightclub The bottle service would be for private private parties only in all the other restaurants The other change that we made was with respect to the service in the salon and the spa areas We have limited that service to supervisor positions only so those were the two changes and I can walk you through the application again Could you please provide the highlights of Of you know the locations and the times that they will be ending with alcohol service and the The limited times and and location for what you're requesting, which is the two to four Could you just give us those highlights, please? So we have requested the service of alcohol throughout the entire building until 2 a.m Not that every outlet would necessarily be open until 2 a.m. In fact, most of them will not um, however However, um With respect to the gaming floor only for those patrons who are actively involved in gaming We have requested an extension of that from 2 to 4 a.m These are complimentary beverages that patrons receive And just to take a step back One of the things that we were looking at is whether our procedures and policies and the obligations of our employees With respect to the service of alcohol don't change whether they're serving a drink at 8 a.m. 4 p.m To midnight or 3 a.m. They are they are all trained They are all They're all responsible for making sure that they are responsibly serving all of our patrons There was a question about how would we notice that that Our patrons are actively gaming. How do we limit that? No different to the service patrons at 2 p.m. In the afternoon There is constant vigilance With respect to that. There's also a Restriction in terms of how many drinks that patron can get within an hour and that's all done through Managing their rotations. I also have with me our executive director of food and beverage warren richards And he's got a lot more information about those details in terms of the training as well as the service Yes, good morning everybody so The qualification for complimentary beverage is definitely something that we're we're going to be emphasizing from the beginning our goal is to Establish that not through a first look at a guest Um, especially in the slot sections, which is the hardest to gauge Of whether someone is actively gaming much easier in table games and craps if someone has you know a hand in Literally cards in their hand Or you know dice and essentially involved in the game with slots We understand there's there is a uh an establishment of the fact that they're involved in gaming so As the servers are walking through the sections. They're essentially making a note that that person is in the process They're then going to revisit that section with the goal being within the first 20 minutes of them playing They would receive that first beverage It is not a case of turning the corner and seeing someone in any gaming position and then assuming that they've actively been playing So we are looking to establish Uh through visual Uh and also making repeated visits the same area to make sure that person has been there They have been actively playing for a period of time. Um before we engage them for the Service of beverage and from a guest service perspective, it's very easy for our service to essentially Acknowledge their presence tell them they'll be back with them shortly And then on the second visit if they're still there and still exhibiting a pattern of gaming That's when then we would then engage them the structure of the rotations and the Size of the gaming floor and the stamping levels are paced correctly so that it A guest would not receive service more than three times per hour And that is our goal is to it is a service so we do want them to receive beverage But we're looking to pace it about three drinks per hour And we've also made adjustments to the pore size and other things to be less So our standard pore is actually less than one ounce for those beverages Again to pace them accordingly through their time gaming with us Could you speak to me about? I know that they receive training to identify individuals who may be intoxicated who may have had too much to drink But I think your facility is very different than Say an establishment in any city in this state meaning Maybe they were at one location beforehand and you're you're trained to maybe identify walking in What their level of intoxication may be but your facility as you just outlined has so within one facility so many different Restaurants bars in which they can be served How are you training your your people so that they can really detect someone who may have been at four Five different establishments But they're new to the one in which they they are asking to be served so The tips training and the certified tips training is the basis of all of our service parameters for this area and That is again from our perspective no different to a guest walking up to a bar In the middle of the afternoon. So, um, you know, if a guest is exhibiting those clear visual Signals then we hit a moment of pause And we have a management structure and the ability for that team to always defer To someone for a second opinion And again, there is verbiage that we're going to teach them to essentially put a guest on ice to revisit them to Bring over someone else for a second opinion, whether that's someone on the cocktail services management team Or if necessary a second opinion from someone in our security team Of which the presence is very very strong on on our casino area, especially so, um, you know We we teach our team to take personal responsibility for the decisions they make on the casino floor And every single time not just there in all of our restaurants if they are going to engage in that transaction They have to have confidence that the person On the other end of that transaction the guest is in a state to receive that alcoholic beverage now non-verbal signals the Speech that someone has the Manner in which they're moving these are all signals that we're always keying into and again, we are Looking to provide a service So we do have the ability to switch someone into a non-alcoholic beverage Which is one of our most common go-tos when it comes to A guest that's maybe we're not sure about is Seeing whether they would be okay having a non-alcoholic beverage Typically, we know if there's a aggressive reaction to that. Maybe we did make the right call If it's someone that is being very reasonable with us They'll typically accept a cup of coffee or something different and that allows us to confirm whether or not they were Should have received service in the first place And just to follow up on a point that we're in touch on This building has eyes on it like no place else You know, our security team is also trained in this We've got 230 people individuals who are on our security team. As you know, we obviously have the gaming enforcement unit There's 19 members of that plus 10 gaming agents It's and that that doesn't even take into account the surveillance that's happening as well All of those individuals will be trained to identify the signs of intoxication And will be trained in how to our first goal is obviously to de-escalate Um, but if it needs to be escalated, uh, of course, we we follow up with the appropriate authorities Bruce, uh, we we approved the these, um these for mgm A few months ago and now we have at least some track record of Of what is happening on the ground one of the concerns Um From from people who comment is the notion that there might exist this rush if you will after neighboring bars or restaurants closed and the only available Um operation is is uh is the casino that can serve additional hours Can you speak a little bit about that? We have we have not seen that at mpm Uh I I just don't think people make make the the trip but to to go somewhere else And park and you know then engage in gaming So you think they Individuals who may have thought this was a way to continue drinking now realize they have to be actively gaming and that um, I think that's been the misconception along people always leave out that actively gaming part So if they run to the the place and ask for a drink, they won't get it if they're they're not seated at the table or playing a slot machine or At least one of our comments also suggested that there might be a misunderstanding about The cost of these drinks that between two and four and they are complimentary. They are complimentary I say complimentary you need to be uh actively gaming so actively gaming so there are two conditions to clarify Must be actively gaming. I um Understand that this is a practice that's generally accepted throughout your industry. Is that is that fair to say? Absolutely, so um, you know in Nevada. It's 24 hour liquor service available It's something that our customers expect and anticipate The other uh consideration that we have is we're we're hopefully going to have a lot of international visitation So we're trying to um adjust to the different time zones as well And we will uh be briefed on a regular basis As to any concerns that arise At least with respect to the quarterly report I'd like to just go back to the the spa in the salon I understand that now that supervisors only will have access to the alcohol That's correct. It'll be locked up and uh, if a guest requests, uh, alcohol service or if it's offered to a guest Uh, the supervisor will be responsible for both Retrieving the alcohol and serving the alcohol Jackie you spoke to this briefly, but um, There's other comments relative to the um to the following concern that There's all these operations that close at the same time You know the same restaurants that say or or nightclubs that there would be a Release a release of a lot of people. They don't actually close all at the same time. That's what I wanted to. Yes So while there's there's different hours and we put in the uh powerpoint presentation the um anticipated hours of service And so for instance, uh, mystique would stay open far later than um, some of our other places Rotellies would be another venue that uh plans to operate on an extended hours So, um, there won't be a closeable restaurants at 10 p.m. Where everyone makes their way onto the gaming floor and That's gonna be much more staggered I would follow up as a question though. One one of the big concerns for me is you have a nightclub with Capacity of up to 600 people that does I'm assuming close it too. So now you have 600 people kind of Coming out going out actively to game Hopefully going out actively to game, but you know, that's That's my my big concern about you know That's 600 that have obviously Dancing and having a good time now coming out onto the floor um So keep that in mind as I talked about a next question which is based on and it's here in the presentation that maybe it's Reflected differently in the application, but on the center bar Uh alcohol dispensing area beverages will be distributed by bartenders at the counter for cash paying guests or actively gaming guests Is that up till two o'clock people can buy a drink? So what do you do between two and four up until 2 a.m. People would be able to buy a drink On much like any other bar We do have gaming stations at that center bar. So when they when they talk about uh, you know, giving actively gaming Customers those would be the customers that are actually sitting at that bar and involved in active gaming. Okay yes, so So between two and four Essentially the bar shuts down as a cash bar And we or as a bar in general and we actually if you could imagine putting a wall up there We attend see treat it like a slot section. So it's actually visited by servers from behind the bar as if that was a straight Blank wall with slot machines against it So they actually come from behind the guest and would offer them beverage and that comes from the casino service bars So at two o'clock we make that clear delineation Now there may still be someone behind that bar cleaning and doing other things But the actual alcohol service no longer happens from behind the bar. It actually happens from cocktail servers. They're on the casino floor on the the Uh page 18 of the presentation And maybe this is just a clarification or i'm not reading it right the last bullet You say between 2 a.m. And 4 a.m actively gaming guests will be provided complimentary beverage service from the cocktail service staff through the casino service bar Maybe this is what you're alluding to the center bar will not provide alcoholic that just right so a little confusing But until you give me that explanation It's a little more clear you you have two, um Um Two facilities that shut down that Essentially have no front door That's right in the oyster bar On deck is located near the smoking patio. So you Like all likelihood. We'll have somebody from security there How do you how do you cover that long stretch of hallway where the oyster bar is making sure that people aren't just wandering into Essentially an open venue. So we have looked at the uh spaces where we do not have a locked door to protect and we've um Actually positioned security offices at those at those uh places to prevent entry okay um The only other the only other thought or in i share this with our Our crack team that will be on site during the uh during the test nights and again I appreciate the test nights from my experience being held well in advance of Your official opening because it does give you a chance to work out some of the kings, but I'll be very mindful of hearing about lockup procedures You have a lot of Establishments are going to be going through the lockdown procedures again based on our experience That needs to become a little bit more routine, but um, you know, I'll be looking to our team to see how well that's executed And we have the benefit of three test nights to make sure it gets done, right? so Thank you Our commission stephans I just wanted to answer one question you raised about people coming out of the night club One of the things that we thought about was to make sure that there's some food restaurants open to facilitate That sort of transitional period to get people out and into the restaurants to eat something as well Remind me how many restaurants are open beyond uh Normal dinner times So um in the post 2 a.m. Period Especially on the weekends, which is obviously the most important time the red eight restaurant will be staying open late Fratelli will be opening late And also on night club nights we intend to open the sports bar on deck which is directly opposite until late So again, you're taking that guest and you're Attempting them with food And hoping that you know, they they move into one of those venues late the Two cafes on property as well also serve 24 hours at both Dunkin Donuts and our own which is called brew One of the other concerns that was raised both when mgm asked and then in the comments to your request for two to four also Was the impact? Possibly an increased o ui's operating under the influence given the extension of alcohol service Can you speak to in addition to identifying who's gaming and their state of sobriety whether you're going to serve them What you're doing if at all In general, but in particular two to four if someone shouldn't be going out where there's no public transportation available, right? So again, I'd say that's one of those issues that that is impacted no matter what the time is So if somebody's trying to if they go to the valet to retrieve their vehicle And they're showing signs of impairment the valet will not provide them their keys We'll have officers monitoring people who are entering the parking garage to see visible signs of intoxication We've also had extensive conversations with the city of Everett and the police chief Um, and they are increasing their Their police force They know that that this is a consideration and they're going to be closely monitoring that I would say the distinction though is there is a peak time here with no public transportation available Where earlier in the evening there is do you have anything planned if you have somebody in terms of relationships with You know uber libs caps anything like that to get someone safely home Um commissioner, I'd like to address that one because I've experienced this Um at other casino operations I make sure that our staff 100% knows that if they have any question about a customer and their ability to operate a motor vehicle They have the full authority to provide them a ride home I will not ask a single question about it other than that somebody Thought that it might be a good idea because they weren't sure if somebody should be operating a motor vehicle And we give them the full authority if need be to get a lift an uber a bus a car service or whatever Um, we would do it anytime and we have their back on that And we also train the employees so that they're told for instance make sure the person has a friend who's sober Before you just let them leave Let's try to make sure they've got a friend or they've called a family member or they've called an uber So all of our employees are trained to make sure that they It's not just identifying someone and walking them to the door that they're actually got a safe passage home And then in terms of um members of ibe and anyone in state police who might have experience with mgm and the two to four there I know it's relatively new but if there's anything that you would want to comment on in terms of Differences and how geu or security acts, you know as a result of the two to four. I'd be happy to hear it Detective lieutenant connor's is going to speak to this morning commissioners Specifically regarding the the two to four service in our experience at mgm As director van had mentioned The short answer is we haven't had a a significant period of issues With that service That being said the that night shift is is our busiest shift It certainly does lengthen the night for people So there are people on site probably later due to that two to four But I wouldn't directly attribute any of the issues that we're dealing with on a consistent basis with that two to four alcohol service It's something that we closely monitor the gaming enforcement unit of the state police with the springfield police as well as Directive bands team with the gaming agents and in the surveillance and security group. We do Monitor those late night activities very extensively. We're proactive And again, just in summary, we haven't had a continuous issue with that two to four Service to the point where we think that we would need to readdress this before the commission Detective lieutenant connor's did you Identify your team identify Individuals who may have thought they could come and just extend their evening Not realizing they have to be actively gaming. Is that something you kind of Or did that not occur at all people understood what the rules were? No, I believe there was a learning period a learning curve for the public in general We were seeing, you know increased crowds coming in But I think word get out pretty quickly that you have to be actively gaming A challenge is then for the staff to be Uh Actively monitoring people who are gaming and who are just there is hangarounds trying to get additional drinks We have seen instances where people that are not actively gaming. They may be watching a game attempting to get drinks and things like that and Um, certainly there have been issues of that instances of that But not to the point where I think it's a it's a ongoing problem So so I think there has been a learning curve for the for the public in general I think since opening we've had three incidents that we observed Maybe somebody got served that wasn't actively gaming, but that was instantly dealt with by the MGM executive staff And and we just heard um the team from on court talk about their policy with uh providing rides. I know that Your team has done something similar right make sure Not allow people to get behind the wheel Absolutely, and we we aggressively monitor that and we do put it on we do hold the licensees accountable for options for us when we have to deal with somebody to get them safely off property to get them safely home And that they also bear some of that responsibility and burden to facilitate that With us so when we come in contact with these people that have been gaming or have been At the facility that we we do have options to get them safely home And those options, um, maybe bob alluded to them, but um the providing means complimentary Okay, yes, thank you Not just offering Thank you Uh quick question back to Jackie. Can you guys just walk through? Um How you shut off service before four o'clock how you sweep the floor kind of what's The process you normally do before too, but tell me how it's yeah, so it's essentially um A last call just a traditional last call around 3 30. Um, obviously it's a very large gaming area. So, um, that's the Goal is 3 30 the process begins. We give everyone that last opportunity To have one last beverage. We've already communicated from around three o'clock a.m That there is a last call coming. So we're already Kind of setting expectations with the guest during that two to four period That this is not going to keep going forever There will be an end to service and when that moment comes it is around 3 30 That's when we would try and execute that last round of drinks Again, that is a process. It is a large building So we do have all of the folks going back to the service bars retrieving that round of beverage Dropping it off with the guest that is actively gaming and then one more time verbally confirming with them At the end of beverage service has essentially happened at that point when they receive that last drink And that at 4 o'clock the end of the evening essentially from an alcoholic beverage perspective will be complete Following 4 a.m That's when we'll start clearing the floor and again that large team of Individuals will move through the sections Allowing guests a reasonable amount of time to finish their beverage But essentially 4 o'clock is our goal to start removing drinks from the area And at that point continuing non-alcoholic beverage service, um, which we will continue through the evening So a guest can continue to sit they can continue enjoy the facility at that point. They'll be switched into coffee juice or or other And i'm assuming the the policy for active gaming also extends to your private gaming rooms and service and those Very much so yes. Yes, and we We have even discussed During that period of time After 4 a.m We may even be bringing coffee carts onto the casino for non-alcoholic beverages and really making sure the guests can still enjoy the evening But have access to non-alcoholic beverages actually are much easier than it is to get To get alcoholic beverages during the rest of the day And the the service bars are actually manned by a physical bartender. It's not a yes We didn't do that. That's correct So we we have a couple of differences from the mgm property We don't have any non-alcoholic beverage stations on the casino floor. So everything happens from casino service bars and a physical bartender Bores all the drinks. So service cocktail servers go back to those service bars There are six on the main floor two upstairs one in the high limit area and one in the poker room So a total and all of those are manned by a physical bartender The drink orders are verbalized from the cocktail server to the bartender The bartender acknowledges those drinks in the system And then the drinks are poured by the bartender given to the cocktail server and then returned to the gaming floor So it's actually a more traditional Format of receiving a drink than a self-service unit where they server themselves are putting in the orders I I just I I find that commendable. I like the from the security aspect of having somebody physically there's a control point And it also allows us to to make sure that certain Internal policies again like the service of shots the service of doubles none of those things is actually happening because when someone walks up to A machine again, that's the only control point is themselves The bartenders are trained 100 no doubles no shots. None of those things Thank you to revisit the issue is it is a great concern to um Those who've provided comments to us this whole concept of Leaving an establishment at two o'clock and going to the casino to try to continue the evening drinking um And from what I'm hearing with your experience that You know this active gaming That's something that someone has to be willing to do or wanting to do And you're not seeing as much of those Of that shifting from one location off the casino property onto the property For drinking. Is that what I'm what I'm Director band has great experience with this and and to take the drinking already after We we did see it initially, but then after people started to learn that you had to be actively gaming that really dropped off Same thing detectable time Yes, obviously the facility that's a 24 hour facility. You're still going to draw crowds that late night I'm not I'm not going to be of the mindset that people are not going to come at that 2am hour to the facility But I think it's messaging on the front end and I think they'll get the message similar to what they at mgm that you need to be actively gaming which may curtail some of the Some of that people coming there just for that late night destination and that oasis For that last call They have to they have to be actively gaming So it's something that we'll closely monitor right from day one to see how that works with this facility You know with the experience that we've had at mgm two different Different styles of the facility, but we'll continually aggressively monitor it And address any issues that we need to Can you just Explain the parking options? I know that you mentioned the valet That there's a point of intervention there If I were attending I started my evening at 5 p.m. Might I park elsewhere? We do have self parking We do have self parking so the garage is located directly below the building and we offer self parking there as well there Regardless of whether we see somebody whether offices see somebody walking through Into the garage area or whether they're going to the valet. There are points of interception at all those locations right and the only parking option is For your patrons would be in the garage There's parking in the garage the city of ever it's also going to be operating a municipal lot across the street And so patrons could theoretically park they could also be in the lot across the street and that's about how long of a walk Uh depends on how quickly you walk, but it's a about a 10 five to 10 minutes five to 10 minutes in terms of security For the safety of of your patrons don't leaving the empty that would be going to that lot. Will it be Any kind of public safety folks or absolutely? So we'll have our own security team closely monitor that whole It's it's part of our driveway and part of our landscaping. So our security team will be on bicycles They'll be constantly monitoring that area There's also as I said earlier we We've spoken to chief mazzi who's the police chief in ebret and he's going to be monitoring that area as well So in other words there are further points of interceptions should somebody be having trouble Visibly if they ever missed as they were exiting the entity And when I say trouble meaning that maybe their level of intoxication somehow had been missed When they were exiting the immediate facility And also for other patrons are additional security right so that they will be their security And and we also have our surveillance team. So that's all monitored through surveillance, um, which the g eu has access to and It's closely monitored And of course that includes the garage space as well. Yes So your surveillance team is trained to notify the gaming enforcement unit members If in fact they see someone who's really, um, struggling Whether it be walking Or other behaviors that may indicate intoxication. They really know Is a patron here you should take a look at absolutely Commissioners, do you have any questions for the jointly responsible parties? I don't have a question, but I don't know if they want to take opportunity to say anything about their operations or If you have the opportunity to introduce yourselves, we would appreciate then appreciate that you've come today And if you would wish to make a comment, I guess we don't have We don't have microphones for them, but thank you if they I think Yeah, I think um very different than how you've operated in other locations um Where you may have an incident that may That may have the local police come and There's an incident with a with a patron And or abcc may come occasionally and and make sure you're operating properly I just think this is very different and I guess it's important for us to Know that you realize that that this will be closely monitored and this is something um That that we take very seriously. So I just think it's very different than how you Operate now. I'm not in any way saying that you don't handle intoxicated patients Patrons appropriately, but I think you're hearing what our concerns are And and how closely we'll be monitoring this Thank you I'll ask individually commissioner stavins. Do you have further questions for Uh, no further questions other than I think I refer to it as serve safe. It's actually the tips training, which is the alcohol trainings My own personal correction. Oh, oh, thank you Commissioner Zuniga No, no questions just to comment that I'm uh, I'm inclined to approve the the request as it was presented here Similarly as I was in favor of the mgm request when it came before us I'm not sure that you were here, uh chair but um The the the provisional in all of these the caveat is that we are closely Looking at the procedures. We have A lot of people double teaming on surveillance security gaming agents and the state police to look at how it's being executed and uh, and the obligation and natural Occurrence that will happen in terms of reporting back to the commission as soon as we As soon as you think that there may be something that we need to address in terms of controls or execution or restrictions if that's the case so I I will be in favor of this with all those Commissioner Cameron. Do you have additional questions or comments? I don't have additional, uh questions. I do believe the team has To head has answered all of those questions I also voted in favor of this in spring field. I Spent many years in new jersey and I'm very accustomed to 24-7 alcohol service and the additional challenges that Presents and as you all know, I'm very concerned about public safety, but With a prepared team and everyone on board Really demonstrating to us that they're taking this matter seriously and of course Our our proof will be in in We'll have evidence. We'll have we'll have statistics. We'll know what's going on in any decision we make Can be revisited. So I think we're We're taking this very seriously But I am inclined as well to support this I do understand the international business. I do understand The need to compete with others Other casinos in the region But I I needed to be assured that everyone was taking this really seriously. I know our team does I've seen them And I know our other licensees understand our commitment and I I believe that this licensee also understands our our concerns Commissioner brian, do you have additional questions or comments? I don't have any other questions I my comment would be I still have the same reservations that I had when mgm asked for this initially particularly Given the density and the size of this operation My preference would be to be having this conversation if it's six months out from opening Again the density and the size of this give me pause And I remain in the same position I was an mgm asked that my position at this point would not be inclined to allow the two to four to see how things go Before we moved on to that I would like to Thank the public for its comments. We received really balanced Comments that both supported and also did not support This initiative. It's very important to To me and I think I can speak in this instance for my fellow commissioners to all of us to get that Public input you take it seriously We understand that this is a A matter of great import that puts Public safety at really a paramount concern I'm also very confident that our team will continue to work very closely with you And we will receive regular reports on anything that's going to keep you or me or the rest of us up at night and those reports We'd like to hear in very timely fashion because We would hope that We could also be Rainstorming for best practices improved practices Given the challenges that particularly commissioner o'brien has mentioned We don't have public transportation available after a certain hour. There are some limits With respect to the limitations and challenges with respect to the property You are on water and that is both beautiful that presents a challenge So we take it all very seriously We appreciate the public input and we appreciate the relationship we know we will have with you going forward With respect to this matter and of course everything, but this does of course present an important Responsibility on our part One which the law has asked us to To really exercise our discretion on so With that said, uh, I believe That you are seeking a vote today Yes, madam chair. We are and it's my understanding. This is not That this could be I suppose a bifurcated vote But the the request is in a license that would put forth a request for a time that extends With the conditions that you've raised which would be between two and four respective complimentary Service to only those participating actively in gaming Thanks, man. Okay Madam chair. I'd move the commission approved the alcohol permit described in the memorandum from our licensing manager dated may 17th and included in this Uh, today's meeting packet Allowing alcohol service from 8 a.m. To 2 a.m. I think that's the first vote you've asked us to take Second Any for the questions Those in favor I Opposed Five zero Further I'd move the commission Approved the service of alcohol on the gaming floor between 2 a.m. And 4 a.m. Is described in the memorandum from the licensing manager again dated may 17th and included Uh in today's commission packet Second Any further questions or comments All those in favor I Opposed nay Four one Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Thank you. Thank you Item number six commissioners updates. Uh start with commissioners devins. Do you have any update? I do um A couple of quick two quick things first of all I had the opportunity to go over and visit the The gaming school that has been operating at Cambridge College over in Charlestown Uh, I was very impressed had a chance to meet the staff also had a chance to meet a number of the students um I think we've all learned that People who are exploring a new career in gaming didn't come from gaming had Some other job or career in line and then uh decided to make a change but they're they're doing it with a Encouraging sense of enthusiasm as to why they want to make the change. What was interesting uh the Cambridge College gaming school is that They've also Set up the room with surveillance cameras Similar to how they would see on the actual gaming floor and it also gives uh the The Instructors and the students to kind of go back and review things that were happening, you know from the overhead shot of a security camera So I thought that was very interesting um, they're uh, I think their first graduation is coming up in on june 1st and director griffin and I have been invited to attend their Uh, their graduation event um I think like some of you. I also had the chance to have attend the the ice sports betting conference over at the bcec um That was interesting kind of looking at the next wave of gaming Certainly seeing a lot of the sports betting products that are out there. Uh, I also attended the responsible gaming um Program the next day that commissioner zuniga spoke at The big takeaway for me for that was You know, we've moved from The moniker of problem gambling to the moniker of responsible gambling Gaming and now there's a move afoot to even change that to player health healthy player Which I thought was interesting kind of moving Moving the needle again and and having had a chance to talk with our own director vander linden There might be a change in his job title in the future But I thought that was an interesting point that was raised by a number of the participants for lots of different reasons That's my Commissioner cameron. Yep. I also had the chance to get out to Um ice and attend some of those Some of those sessions in order to um better educate ourselves if If if it is past year in massachusetts and if we are selected to be a regulator I think it's important to prepare And I know our staff and all of us are doing that. So some of those sessions were informative I also got a chance to get out to racing out at plane ridge Since our last meeting and observe races and talk to our staff thank our staff I think they're doing an excellent job and I think racing standard bread racing continues to improve every year the quality of the product and So that was nice to get out there and do that as well I Thank you. I just a couple of things Um, I'll just speak a little bit more to the research day that I um that I attended that commissioner stephens referenced Uh, there was an all day, uh research presentation from the sigma group the social and economic impact Group that has been doing this research for us For now six years um There are great Reports in the works some preliminary findings That would come for this commission very soon in in due time once the final report reports Are written That begin to tell us what is going on at mgm one year after after its opening So there's something to look forward to there's Um In this case it was well attended by uh some members of the community So, um, it's just another Uh confirmation another point of confirmation that the community there is very Interested in in what's going on there. Um in terms of of course positive and Potentially negative impacts There was a a lot of interest relative to will estate values and rents and Etc. So More of that to come Another reminder that it's also good for us to be out there when we when we can and we clearly will be there tomorrow but Especially when it comes to presenting research findings. Um, he's uh, he's also that more important I attended the the the day of training for game sense advisors that commissioner stephens also mentioned That I was honored to introduce and there's a lot of good energy In that group. We were we were able to bring Speakers who are doing a lot of these break ground break, uh, you know groundbreaking Rather work in terms of defining Positive play and the like and that was all very very positive Um, I will be attending a conference next week. So if we have a meeting As as it was suggested, I will be participating by by phone Because I will be in Las Vegas in the risk-taking and gambling conference That they that the unlv puts together and it happens every three years That's that's uh, that's one conference in which At least three people related to Massachusetts are presenting our own mark van van der linden and Tom land who works part-time for us Relative to some of the research that we are That we are doing and some of the work that's happening here with with the likes of games and And before before we leave. I just want to say thank you to bob and and jackie who? despite all of the Reports that come before us you continue to do a lot of the work on the ground that is necessary to keep these To keep to these dates and to keep to these commitments I'm sorry. There's not many cameras for beautiful That's quite all right to capture that But uh, but but I think it's important to acknowledge that That the work that you do is is critical. Thank you very much commissioner Thank you today for your your input and do we have a motion to adjourn so moved? Second All those in favor aye. Aye Opposed Five zero. Thank you very much. Thank you