The 1,800+ slot machines at Encore Boston Harbor offer games for every enthusiast, from video slots to reel slots, video poker and electronic table games. Enjoy baccarat, blackjack and roulette at our fully automated or dealer assisted tables, with the ease and fun of faster play. The casino features 3,158 slot machines, 143 table games and 88 poker tables. Resort features include a spa, salon, fitness center, convention center, 11 restaurants and three bars.

As Encore BostonHarbor nears official grand opening, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC)has completed the installation and inspection of the resort-casino’s 3,158Electronic Gaming Devices (EGDs or slot machines), 143 table games and 88 pokertables.

MGC’s Investigations andEnforcement Bureau (IEB) and the Information Technology Services Division(ITSD) work together to supervise the installation and ongoing inspection ofall gaming equipment and software, electronic slot monitoring systems andlicensee records to ensure the integrity of the games, compliance withregulations and overall adherence to Massachusetts strict gaming standards.

“As Encore Boston Harborgets ready to open to the public, the MGC is focused on ensuring that ourpolicies and procedures protect the integrity of the gaming industry andsafeguards fair play for patrons,” said MGC Chair Cathy Judd-Stein. “I commendthe ongoing dedication of MGC’s IEB and ITSD staff for their commitment to thehighest standards of regulatory compliance.”

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Slot machine payouts aredetermined by software (random number generators) and each machine is mandatedby Commission regulation to have a minimum theoretical payout of 80 percentover the cycle of the game.

Table games, including allcorresponding equipment, must also be thoroughly inspected to insure theintegrity and fairness of each and every game. Every game is inspected by theIEB prior to the casino opening and then routinely inspected moving forward.

MGC staff, including itsgaming agents, focus on the following areas to verify game integrity andcompliance:

SHIPPING: MGC must beprovided prior notice of every slot machine that is shipped or transported toMassachusetts, including information about each slot machine and its software.

TESTING: In additionto testing by independent test labs, MGC staff verifies and validates that theslots machines on the gaming floor, and its respective software, are operatingproperly and in compliance with Massachusetts regulations.

MONITORING: MGCutilizes a central control computer system to monitor all EGD’s.MGC requires every slot machine to be connected to MGC’s CentralMonitoring System. This 24/7 state-of-the-art monitoring system provides MGCwith immediate access to each slot machine to ensure the integrity of themachine, help detect potential instances of money laundering, and toensure proper collection of state taxes.

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REVENUE: Before thegaming revenue is counted at the gaming establishment, MGC, through its CentralMonitoring System, is able to quickly assess anticipated dollars which it thenverifies with the casino’s slot monitoring system (SMS) computation. A handcount is then performed by casino staff resulting in essentially a triple auditon every slot machine. The triple count will ensure the integrity of theEGD and the amount of revenue generated. Table game revenue is also closelymonitored to ensure compliance with internal controls.

AUDITS: MGC staff willroutinely review and audit payouts from slot machines to confirm that theamount of money returned to players are consistent with approved programs.

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SURVEILLANCE: Each gamingestablishment is required to install state-of-the-art surveillance and securitysystems. Surveillance will be performed 24/7/365 by the casino and the MGCstaff. This sophisticated surveillance system is a critical tool for ensuringcompliance and also assists greatly with overall public safety and securityconsiderations.