Jeffrey J. Pyle, Esq. v. Massachusetts Gaming Commission (SPR 20220162)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records February 8, 2022 SPR22/0162 Carrie Torrisi, Esq. Associate General Counsel Massachusetts Gaming Commission 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor Boston, MA 02110 Dear Attorney Torrisi: I have received the petition of Jeffrey J. Pyle, Esq. appealing the response of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (Commission) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On October 5, 2021, Jennifer Williams-Alvarez, requested: [d]ocuments, communications and/or disclosures pertaining to an internal investigation into Wynn Resorts CEO Matthew or Matt Maddox, from January 1, 2020, to present. This includes communications that disclose the existence of an investigation, any materials that describe the investigation and/or complaint(s), and any disclosures about the outcome of an investigation; and any records and/or communications between the MGC, the IEB [the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau] and/or Wynn Resorts about whether this investigation would preclude a finding that Mr. Maddox possesses the ‘requisite integrity, honesty and good character that are statutorily mandated by M.G.L. c.23K §12(a)(1)’ or would otherwise impact his suitability. Previous appeal This request was the subject of a previous appeal. See SPR21/2868 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (November 5, 2021); SPR22/0063 Determination of the Supervisor of Records (January 24, 2022). The Commission provided a response on January 24, 2022. Unsatisfied with the Commission’s response, Attorney Pyle petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR22/0162, was opened as a result. Based upon a conversation between a representative of the Commission and this office, the Commission intends on providing a supplemental response to Attorney Pyle. One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Carrie Torrisi, Esq. SPR22/0162 Page 2 February 8, 2022 Accordingly, the Commission is ordered to provide Attorney Pyle with a response to his request in a manner consistent with the Public Records Law and its Access Regulations within 10 business days. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of this response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Attorney Pyle may appeal the substantive nature of the Commission’s response within ninety days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Sincerely, Rebecca S. Murray Supervisor of Records cc: Jeffrey J. Pyle, Esq.; Prince Lobel Jennifer Williams-Alvarez Todd Grossman, Esq.