The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has announced two new appointees, following a selection process lasting several months.
Taking up the role of director of the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau is Caitlin Monahan. Dean Serpa, meanwhile, has been appointed as the new executive director.
To assess candidates for these two positions, the Gaming Commission convened two independent screening committees, which conducted interviews and assessments.
Speaking after her appointment, Caitlin Monahan said: “I am excited for this important opportunity to lead the Commission’s Investigations and Enforcement Bureau,
“Having worked in the MGC’s legal division before and in this role temporarily, I understand the important tasks ahead of us. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues at the MGC to maintain the integrity and safety of gaming in the Commonwealth.”
And new executive director Dean Serpa was equally buoyant when discussing his new position.
Serpa said: “I want to thank the commissioners for entrusting me with this important role, and I look forward to joining the committed team at the Massachusetts Gaming Commission,
“I am passionate about moving projects from inception to competition and working with teams to get things done – I am excited to build on my experience with GPAC as I get started as executive director of the Commission.”
What Does The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Do?
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission aims to regulate the legal casinos, horse racing and sports betting industries.
Focussed on transparency and integrity, the commission states its goal is to “maximize consumer protections, minimize negative impacts, and promote responsible gambling through regulation, research, and informed policy making”.
It endeavors to create and maintain a fair and safe gaming environment, while helping the economy and balancing the priorities of its workforce, licensees, residents and businesses.
In its own words, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission tries to “create and maintain a fair, transparent, and participatory process for implementing the expanded gaming law.”