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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 […]
Casino
November 11, 2022
Encore Boston Harbor Fell Short of Reaching 50% Female Staff Target
According to a new report from the University of Massachusetts, Boston casino resort Encore Boston Harbor has reached all of its targets for hiring people of color and local residents but has just missed its target for the percentage of female employees it wanted to include in its workforce. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Praised Encore […]
Casino
August 18, 2022
MGC Fines Encore Boston Nightclub $25,000 for Overserving Liquor
Encore Boston Harbor Hotel and Casino’s Memoire nightclub drew the ire of local regulators after several incidents involving excessive amounts of alcohol served to clients. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) fined the venue $25,000 and demanded additional staff training and stricter enforcement of bottle service policies. Memoire Overserved Clients on Several Occasions According to the […]
Casino
May 20, 2022
Encore Boston Harbor’s Gross Gaming Revenue Increases in April
There are a total of three casinos operating in Massachusetts currently: MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park Casino and Encore Boston Harbor. Earlier this week, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), which is the gambling regulator in the state, released the gross gaming revenue (GGR) report for the three operators for April 2022. Based on the figures from […]
Casino
April 18, 2022
Alleged Quincy Loan Shark Preyed Upon Encore Boston Harbor Casino Bettors
Participation in a criminal loansharking operation has gotten a woman from Quincy to court. The latter was accused of preying upon Everett bettors by offering them high-interest loans. Alleged Loan Shark Gets Arrested Kimanh Le, a 50-years-old woman from Quincy, was accused of participating in a loansharking operation outside of the Encore Boston Harbor Casino. […]
Poker
July 31, 2021
Poker Games on Hold at Encore Boston Harbor Due to Dealer Shortage
While COVID-related restrictions for casinos in Massachusetts were lifted in May, poker has still not returned. During the latest meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, Encore Boston Harbor’s SVP and general counsel Jacqui Krum revealed that one of the reasons why the property hasn’t resumed poker games is a shortage of dealers. Poker Games Yet […]
