By Jerome García

Industry

MA Gaming Commission May File Amicus Brief in Encore Boston Case

February 21, 2021

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may issue amicus briefs in a now old case against Encore Boston Harbor focusing on “the blackjack 6-to-5 odds payouts”. The Wynn Resorts-owned property was already cleared of any wrongdoing in 2019, but plaintiffs have requested the Supreme Judicial Court to weigh in one last time. The commission is convinced that […]

By Fiona Simmons

Industry

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves 25% Capacity Limits for Casinos

December 23, 2020

Governor Charlie Baker imposes new limitations to combat surge in Covid-19 cases and to prevent full lockdown. Gatherings During the Festive Season Might Lead to a Surge in New Cases The number of customers allowed at MGM Springfield and Massachusetts’ two other casinos will be limited at 25%, the state’s Gaming Commission ruled Tuesday. The […]

By Jerome García

Casino

Encore Boston President Crushes Rumors That the Resort Is for Sale

December 21, 2020

In a message, Brian Gullbrants, president of Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, revealed that the casino resort is not for sale. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett Is Not for Sale Citing an unnamed source, Everett Leader Herald reported last week Friday that Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts may be up for sale for […]

By Mike Johnson

Industry

Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Construction Adds $1.6bn to MA Economy

December 20, 2020

According to a UMass Donahue Institute study, Encore Boston Harbor’s construction in Everett generated $1.6 billion in economic activity. Encore Boston Harbor Construction Spurs Economic Activity in Massachusetts Business boomed at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts. So much, in fact, that the building of the property generated the staggering $1.6 billion […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Encore: Guest Limits Seek to Avoid Repeat of State Rules Breach

August 28, 2020

Wynn Resorts is toughening its rules at Encore Boston Harbor to prevent a repeat of the state violation regarding the number of people allowed to gather at one place. Massachusetts has a 25-person limit on indoor gatherings, yet police had to intervene and break a party of more than 100 people inside one of the […]

By Melanie Porter

Casino

Over 100 ‘Guests’ Evicted From Encore Boston Harbor Casino Suite

August 28, 2020

A minimum of eight groups were evicted from the premises of Encore Boston Harbor and charged with fines for disregarding the hotel room ban on large gatherings. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission received a complaint about the incident on Saturday, August 16th which followed into the early hours of Sunday, August 17th. More than 110 people were thrown out […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Reopens on July 12

July 3, 2020

Wynn’s Massachusetts property, the Encore Boston Harbor, will reopen on Sunday, July 12, in line with all necessary health and safety measures. Encore Boston Announces Reopening Plans Shortly after revealing plans to furlough as many as 3,000 staff members, Encore Boston Harbor added on Thursday that the property will reopen on Sunday, July 12, giving […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Massachusetts Regulator Extends Closure, State Casinos to Re-Open Last

May 15, 2020

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously voted Wednesday to extend casino closures to the three state casinos, pushing a potential re-opening date to June 1, mainly following the guidance from St. Gov. Charlie Baker, but casino operators in Massachusetts may not be in a hurry to re-open for business. Gloomy Picture Ahead Representatives of the three […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Wynn Resorts Revenues Materially Impacted by Casino Closures

May 7, 2020

Wynn Resorts issued today its first quarter financial results, posting 42.3% drop in operating revenues, due to the closure of its properties, in February in Macau, and from mid-March in the USA. Revenue Impact Material First quarter revenue for the company fell to $953.7 million, from $1.65 billion for Q1 2019, nearly $700 million less, […]