Casino
April 29, 2026
Massachusetts Casino Player Scoops $25K Jackpot
One casino player managed to flip a $3.75 bet on the Little Shop of Horrors slot machine at the Encore Boston Harbor into a more than $25,000 payout earlier in April. The slot win occurred on April 2, with the player winning $25,716.55 specifically. Encore Boston Harbor is one of the biggest venues where jackpots […]
Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026
Massachusetts Authorities Concerned About Minors Interacting with Prediction Markets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fears that prediction markets are offering trading products to players younger than 21. State gambling authorities have long insisted that prediction markets offer what is essentially sports betting, even to players too young to gamble. Prediction Markets Allow Younger Players to Trade Event Contracts Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
No, Massachusetts Won’t Ban Social Casinos
Social casinos and the millions of Massachusetts residents who enjoy them recreationally have nothing to worry about for the time being, as a draft law, House Bill 4431, failed to gain traction and will not be progressing further during this legislative session. Big Win for Social Casinos in Massachusetts, as Committee Refuses to Move Forward […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Massachusetts to Reopen Applications for Sports Betting Licenses
On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved, by a 5–0 vote, to reopen the application process for companies seeking sports wagering licenses in the state. MGC Votes to Reopen Applications The move was triggered by bet365’s request to apply for a statewide mobile betting license, highlighting renewed interest despite ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding prediction […]
Casino
April 10, 2026
Ex-Lawmaker Seeks Return of $800K Pension in Court
Former Massachusetts lawmaker David Nangle wants his pension restored, several years after a federal fraud conviction ended his political career. He Diverted $70,000 to Gamble and Play Golf The now 65-year-old represented Lowell in the state legislature for over two decades, but his career unraveled in 2021 when he pleaded guilty to charges including wire […]
Lottery
April 8, 2026
Massachusetts Lottery Winner Surprises Everyone by Picking Annuity Option for $4M Win
A few days ago, GamblingNews reported that a ticket holder in Massachusetts had won $4 million from one of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s scratch-off tickets. Now, the lucky winner has come forward to claim the winnings, making an unusual decision in the process. The Winner Picked the Annuity The previous announcement revealed that a player […]
Industry
April 7, 2026
Cantor Affiliate Files Patent Lawsuits Against DraftKings and FanDuel
An affiliate of “iconic global financial institution with world-class talent, providing specialized sector expertise, innovative products, and personalized solutions”, Cantor Fitzgerald, has launched new legal action against two of the biggest names in US sports betting. Interactive Games LLC is accusing DraftKings and FanDuel of using patented technology without permission, allegedly infringing five patents originally […]
Casino
April 6, 2026
MGM Springfield Sees Multiple Jackpot Winners on Same Day
MGM Springfield has become the place of several high jackpots on the very same day, with three people walking away with five-figure prizes on March 2. Although the jackpots occurred more than a month ago, the property only publicized the event recently. Three Jackpots Drop at MGM Springfield on Same Day According to the official […]
Lottery
April 2, 2026
Lucky Massachusetts Player Wins $4M as Final $4,000,000 Gold50X Top Prize Drops
An incredibly lucky ticket holder in Massachusetts has become the recipient of a life-changing $4 million prize from the Massachusetts Lottery’s $4,000,000 Gold 50X scratch-off game. This came shortly after a separate player won $2 million from a different game. $4,000,000 Gold 50X Makes a Player $4M Richer On Tuesday, a lottery player in Massachusetts […]
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 […]