Wynn Resorts has decided to pause its development plans for Encore Boston Harbor, located in Everest, a Wednesday statement by an official of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGA) explains. The development plans include restaurants, a parking garage, and an entertainment venue. Reevaluation is Set to Take Place The MGA chief of community affairs, Joe Delaney, […]
Massachusetts has been falling behind in the big push for sports betting legalization in the United States. To try and fix things, 90-odd small business owners have sent a letter to the State Senate in the hopes of convincing legislators to finally pursue a course of action that will result in the legalization of sports […]
Massachusetts’ number of governor candidates is on the rise after its current governor, Charlie Baker, officially announced that he will not run for a third term last month. Eric Lesser, who is planning to be on the Democratic ticket and currently works as a state lawmaker, thinks that sports betting in the state should become […]
A high roller gambler from New Jersey has made the headlines over close to $21,000, which the person claims went missing from his room at the MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. The property has denied the accusations, arguing that the semi-professional blackjack and poker player had checked out when the money was reported gone, MassLive.com first […]
The Massachusetts State Senate is not convinced that sports betting would be best for the state, but then again, the state’s Gaming Commission has decided to go ahead with a study that will probe the benefits of introducing a legalized sports betting framework in the Bay State. While Massachusetts pushed through with a bill to legalize sports […]
Under a new deal, DraftKings will become an official sports betting partner of the NHL franchise Boston Bruins. The new collaboration will bring exciting fan engagement opportunities, but the deal is contingent on sports betting legalization in Massachusetts. DraftKings Strikes Another Deal with NHL Franchise Leading digital sports and entertainment company DraftKings announced on Thursday […]
In October, the Massachusetts casino resorts reported a decent increase in their gross gaming revenue (GGR). MGM Springfield recorded a $2 million increase compared to September, as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports. MGM Springfield’s GGR for October Crossed $20 Million MGM Springfield managed to record a total GGR of $21.4 million from table games and […]
Sports betting fans in Massachusetts may have a decent ending to 2021. On November 17, the formal legislative action is set to close, which is why it is still possible that a sports wagering bill, which was introduced in July, could be passed in late 2021. Senator Eric Lesser, the Joint Committee on Economic Development […]
All around Massachusetts, states are embracing sports betting. Some were able to move quickly; others needed a little more time. Massachusetts is trying to set the record for the most amount of time needed to approve legalized sports betting and, at the pace it’s going, it will easily win. The House has already approved a […]
The interest in advertising practices concerning the gambling industry is increasing among gaming regulators in Massachusetts. Not only that but changes in the way the betting industry is regulated in the state are also likely to occur. Wagering has proven to be quite profitable this year, with the three biggest resorts recording $92 million in […]
