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On an unspecified date, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (Commission) announced a public hearing to gather comments on proposed regulations governing the transfer of interests in racing meeting licenses. The regulation, designated 205 CMR 17.00, establishes a process for the Commission to review and evaluate requests for proposed transfers of interest in racing meeting licenses in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 128A, Section 11(C), and sets out necessary requirements for prospective licensees. The proposed regulation aims to create a standardised framework for assessing applications to transfer interests in racing meeting licenses, ensuring compliance with state gaming law and protecting the integrity of racing operations. The regulation applies to any entity seeking to acquire or transfer an interest in an existing racing meeting license in Massachusetts. This development is significant as it formalises the Commission's review procedures for ownership changes in racing operations, providing clarity to prospective licensees and stakeholders on the requirements and evaluation criteria they must meet. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 9:30 AM EST and will be conducted remotely using virtual collaboration technology. Interested parties may submit comments via email to Judith.Young@massgaming.gov or request a virtual hearing link to appear and speak. Written comments may also be submitted to the same email address with "Regulation Comment" in the subject line. The deadline for submitting comments is September 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. The complete draft regulation is available on the Commission's website at www.massgaming.com under the Regulations and Compliance section.