By Jerome García

Casino

MGM Springfield Didn’t Increase Problem Gambling, Says Study

October 17, 2020

Since its official opening in August 2018, MGM Springfield has not increased problem gambling in Massachusetts. The operator created more than 2,500 workplaces and brought millions of gambling and non-gambling revenue. Problem Gambling in Massachusetts Has Not Increased, Says Study New research by the Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in Massachusetts (SEIGMA) researchers at […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

Massachusetts Casinos Start Scaling Post-Lockdown Operations

September 27, 2020

Three months after reopening, casinos in Massachusetts are planning to expand operations. According to Investigations and Enforcement Bureau Deputy Director Loretta Lillios, the operators in the state are broadly complying with the health and safety measures. Three Months after Reopening, Massachusetts Casinos Plan to Expand Operations Similar to other U.S. states, casinos in Massachusetts were […]

By Julie Moraine

Sports

Harvard University Says NO to Collegiate Sports Betting

September 14, 2020

Universities in Massachusetts have joined efforts to protest against the legalization of collegiate sports betting in the state. With the sports betting product edging closer to a fully legal status, universities have said that they would oppose gambling on collegiate sports events. With the state looking for additional revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sports […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Massachusetts Could Add Back Craps and Roulette at Casinos Today

August 13, 2020

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

Legal

Massachusetts Sports Betting Legalization Will Be Put Off Until the Fall

August 6, 2020

The chances of sports betting legalization in Massachusetts to become reality by the end of the current legislative session are getting slim by the minute, a local media outlet reports. The sports betting texts will most likely not survive in the final version of the jobs bill House and Senate seek to reconcile differences and […]

By Mike Johnson

Business

Massachusetts Reports Steady Reopening and Compliance at Casinos

July 31, 2020

All three of Massachusetts’ casino properties have done well during their reopening push, with minimum to no accidents of violating public safety rules reported at the properties. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Happy with Reopening Massachusetts casinos are back and off to a good start with MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park and Encore Boston Harbor having done well […]

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

Massachusetts Sport Betting Legalization Postponed

July 30, 2020

Legal sports betting in Massachusetts passed the House vote but halted on the Senate vote yesterday. The state officials voted on the ENDURE act but excluded the language for sports betting legalization. Economic Development Plan Voted without the Language for Sport Betting Legalization Following the Senate vote on Wednesday in Massachusetts, sport betting in the […]

By Fiona Simmons

Business

Massachusetts Betting Amendment Proposes 30% Tax on Online Wagering

July 29, 2020

Massachusetts lawmakers have voted amendments on House Bill 4879 to expand the scope of online lotteries in the state and increase sports betting tax to 30%. Amendments Passed for HB 4879 in Massachusetts Massachusetts lawmakers have amended a sports betting bill introduced last week to now allow online lotteries to operate legally in the state. […]

By Fiona Simmons

Sports

Red Sox and Gov. Baker Endorse Sports Betting in Massachusetts

July 23, 2020

In the state of a global pandemic, Massachusetts is trying to recoup its financial losses by introducing an additional source of income. According to Gov. Charlie Baker and Red Sox’s David Friedman, this includes the legalization of sports betting.   Massachusetts Looks to Introduce Sports Betting to Recoup Financial Doldrums Massachusetts will stand to benefit […]

By Mike Johnson

Casino

MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third

July 10, 2020

The MGM Springfield casino in Massachusetts will finally re-open doors Monday, encouraging news for the casino’s patrons and employees. Well, not all employees, as roughly two-thirds of them will have to remain on the sidelines, at least for now, the casino hopes. The three casinos in Massachusetts that have been closed to comply with state […]