The chairman of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has gained a reputation for steering thoughtful discussion around sports betting regulation, even if it takes a little longer than many participants would prefer.
The 37-year old attorney, a native of Pikeville, Kentucky, is laid back and speaks calmly with an Appalachian twang. He is quick to note the boundaries of his role: “My job is to regulate, not to legislate. If I want to legislate, I’ll go run for office. ” But he is still capable of getting rankled from time to time. This is one of those times.
