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Poker Is Still Missing from Massachusetts Casinos

The gambling regulator in Massachusetts lifted COVID-related restrictions for commercial operators in May. However, the operators in the state have not yet resumed poker games. Reportedly residents who are interested in poker have asked the regulator to establish poker parlors. Casinos in Massachusetts: Free From COVID-Related Restrictions The impact of the pandemic last year was […]
Poker Is Still Missing from Massachusetts Casinos
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Industry

Encore Boston Harbor Legal Battle over Property Value Comes to an End

Ever since Encore Boston Harbor casino in Massachusetts opened a few years ago, it has been embroiled in one legal battle after another over the property. However, the Wynn Resorts-owned property has almost always managed to emerge on the winning side of the fight. It has done so one more time, thanks to a judge’s […]
Encore Boston Harbor Legal Battle over Property Value Comes to an End
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Business

Is Poker Coming Back to Massachusetts Casinos Soon?

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission gradually lifts COVID-19-related restrictions. Although Governor Charlie Baker plans to lift all such restrictions until August 1, the MGC is yet to take action which may result in the return of poker games to Massachusetts casinos. MGC Gradually Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions Poker fans from Massachusetts may need to wait some more […]
Is Poker Coming Back to Massachusetts Casinos Soon?
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Casino

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

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 […]
Encore: Guest Limits Seek to Avoid Repeat of State Rules Breach
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Casino

Massachusetts Could Add Back Craps and Roulette at Casinos Today

In a conference call planned for today, the gaming regulator in Massachusetts will discuss the return of craps, roulette and poker at casinos. Massachusetts Regulator Discussing the Possible Return of Craps, Roulette and Poker Today, August 13, in a conference call meeting the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will be discussing the return of craps and […]
Massachusetts Could Add Back Craps and Roulette at Casinos Today
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Legal

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Finalizes Reopening Plans, No Date Yet

After three weeks of debates, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has finally agreed on official guidelines for the restart of the industry, with no official date set just now. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Gives Final Approval for Casino Reopening The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) settled on a new set of requirements that would need to be […]
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Casino

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

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 […]
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Casino

Gaming Regulator in Massachusetts Turns to Macau Experience for Re-Opening of Casinos

Massachusetts Gaming Commission started researching in detail what the process of re-opening the state casinos would require in terms of safety measures, based on the experience from casino-operating companies in Macau. Closure Period Not Over Yet Casinos in Massachusetts have been shut since St. Gov. Charlie Baker has issued his order March 15, to close […]