Before deciding whether or not they should re-open the state’s casino application process, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) would like the public’s input on a potential license for southeastern Massachusetts.

The MGC had issued a public comment near the end of January asking for a residence located in Region C of the state to submit their opinion as to whether a new casino was needed in the area. This region includes Bristol, Plymouth, Nantucket, Dukes and Barnstable counties. Residents have until March 16 to submit their opinion until March 16.

In addition to seeking the public’s thoughts, the commission also asked for market research firms to provide input  on a series of business-related questions surrounding the Massachusetts  gaming market. The questions cover how a new casino would impact Region C, as well as the overall impact on other casinos within the state.

MGC Commissioner Enrique Zuniga explained the motivation behind the survey: “We are generally targeting questions to understand more about the viability of the market, especially in the context of prior market studies and current results We want to see how likely it is that there could be a good proposal or a good viable license in that region.”