“This process alone symbolizes the complexity of the times we are living in,” said chairwoman Cathy Judd-Stein. Charlie Baker’s emergency order that government bodies across the state can meet without letting the public in the room. The vote was held during an emergency commission meeting conducted via a conference call, following Gov. “I commend the collaboration of everyone for thinking about public safety.” “It’s extremely important to take at least a two-week closure at this point,” said commissioner Gayle Cameron.
Sunday, and will reassess the situation on March 29. The commissioners voted unanimously to suspend play, which will go into effect by 6 a.m. “It’s better to be safe than sorry, and we need to act out of an abundance of caution.”
“A pause is not only warranted, but prudent,” said commissioner Enrique Zuniga.
Casinos across the state, including Encore Boston Harbor, will be closing for at least two weeks in response to the spread of coronavirus, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced Saturday morning.
