Casino
September 24, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor Strike Enters Its 20th Day
Earlier this month, GamblingNews reported that workers at the Encore Boston Harbor property in Massachusetts had announced a strike, following their failure to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the casino management. The strike did materialize and, as of the time of this writing, shows no signs of abating. Workers’ Contracts Expired in August The […]
Industry
September 2, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor Situation Nears Boiling Point as Workers Announce Strike
Union employees at Encore Boston Harbor, a Wynn-operated gaming property in Everett, Boston, Massachusetts, are preparing to go on strike after failing to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement with the casino management. At the same time, Wynn told gaming news outlet Casino.org that it remains committed to reaching a fair agreement that doesn’t ignore the […]
Casino
August 21, 2026
Encore Boston Harbor Workers Prepare to Go on Strike
Approximately 1,350 workers at Encore Boston Harbor have voted to organize a strike. The employees, who are members of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25, aim to secure better working conditions as their contract with Wynn Resorts expires on August 31. The strike could begin at any time after that date with no […]
Casino
March 27, 2026
$2.50 Bet Turns into $179K Payout at the Encore Boston Harbor
The Encore Boston Harbor was once again the site of a big jackpot, with one lucky player managing to turn their $2.50 bet into a six-figure payout. The win occurred earlier this week on Tuesday, when the lucky player was enjoying a session of Screaming Links and fortune struck, transforming the bet into a $178,975 […]
Casino
September 9, 2025
Encore Boston Harbor Cashiers Join Teamsters in Union Push
Workers at Encore Boston Harbor have taken a significant step toward securing a stronger collective voice. 85 cage cashiers at the Everett casino voted almost unanimously to be represented by Teamsters Local 25, adding their ranks to the 140 Teamsters already employed at the resort. While all high-profile casinos in the Las Vegas Strip are […]
Industry
August 8, 2024
Former Mayor’s Son Suspect in $13K Theft from Encore Boston Harbor
A casino patron at Encore Boston Harbor and son of a former mayor was recently arrested after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 in casino chips. The case involves Gary Hunt, who is reportedly facing charges after the alleged theft at the popular gaming and entertainment venue, as announced by WCVB. Earlier this week, Encore Boston […]
Legal
October 31, 2023
Court Says Encore Boston Harbor Didn’t Shortchange or Mislead Customers
A Massachusetts consumer claimed that Encore Boston Harbor and its ownership group, Wynn Resorts, shortchanged its customers. However, the court sided with the casino. In a lawsuit filed in August 2019, Richard Schuster, who claims to be one of the casino’s first patrons, alleged that the property’s ticket redemption units had technical issues that didn’t […]
Casino
June 30, 2023
Encore Boston Harbor Workers and Casino Avert Strike with New Agreement
In a significant breakthrough, unionized workers at Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett have reached a “tentative agreement” on a new contract with Wynn Resorts, effectively avoiding the scheduled strike set to begin on June 30. Union Workers and Wynn Resorts Find Common Ground in Contract Negotiations The breakthrough was announced on June 29 following […]
Casino
February 10, 2023
Massachusetts Approves Encore Boston Harbor Expansion
Wynn Resorts – Encore’s operator – received MGC’s blessing to construct a new building right across the street from its current integrated casino. The new plans include a variety of fresh offers, including sports betting, thanks to Massachusetts legalizing it recently. Expansion Plans Get Green Light The MGC approved the expansion on Wednesday after a […]
Casino
December 12, 2022
Wynn Plans an Expansion of Everett Property
Wynn Resorts, one of the biggest gambling operators in the United States, is seeking to expand its Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett. If everything goes according to plan, the expanded venue may include new poker and sports betting facilities. These plans are still subject to regulatory approval, though. Wynn to Expand Encore Boston Harbor […]
