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Legal
March 28, 2022
Massachusetts Senators Support Betting, So What’s Stopping It?
A News Service survey gauging senators’ sentiments towards sports betting was conducted recently in Massachusetts and it seems that 60% of Senate members are in favor of legalizing sports gambling. So is MA Gov. Charlie Baker who has been championing the passage of a sports betting bill since he arrived in office – and sometime […]
Casino
March 17, 2022
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Looking into Casino Advertisement Practices
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGA) is surely happy with the way the Bay State’s casino industry has performed. Hosting a bunch of casinos and a slot parlor, Massachusetts has been able to clock in over $1 billion in tax from gross gaming revenue over the past decade or so. Now, the MGA realizes that it […]
Casino
March 16, 2022
Massachusetts Hits $1B Threshold from Casino Tax Collection
Eleven years have passed and the State of Massachusetts has been able to collect over $1 billion in tax revenue and assessments from its ample and sprawling casino and slots parlor industry. While the journey has been long, and the economic windfall steady, it has taken a while to cross the threshold. Steady Income Generates […]
Business
February 25, 2022
NESN Reportedly Has Plans to Drop Sports Content for Sports Betting Content
Sports betting still isn’t legal in Massachusetts, despite multiple attempts. Some lawmakers and lobbyists have tried for years to find approval; however, resistance has been overwhelming. This isn’t going to stop a regional TV sports network based in the state from dropping a couple of its popular sports shows in favor of sports betting content. […]
Business
February 16, 2022
Encore Boston Harbor the Latest to Become an REIT Property
Encore Boston Harbor is the latest gaming property to fall victim to the real estate investment trust (REIT) takeover. Wynn Resorts will sell the Massachusetts casino’s land and real property to Realty Income for $1.7 billion in cash. As is standard in REIT transactions, Wynn will continue to operate the property. Wynn Unloads Encore Real […]
Industry
February 15, 2022
Massachusetts Governor Continues Pro-Sports Betting Campaign
Many lawmakers in the US have a misguided perception of their responsibilities. They believe their decisions should be based on what they want – not on what their constituents want. A poll last year by David A. Paleologos Associates showed that 72% of surveyed residents support legalized sports betting. However, in the state’s capital, many […]
Poker
February 2, 2022
Encore Boston Harbor Has Poker Again, But Players Feel Ripped Off
Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor’s poker room has reopened for business. This is a great move that should have been cause for celebration in the poker community. However, the relaunch has been hampered by limited seating and a rake that some players feel is robbery. Encore Loses Support for Poker Encore shut down poker in […]
Legal
February 1, 2022
Former Mashpee Wampanoag Chair’s Casino Bribery Trial Set to Begin
Federal authorities have set a trial date in a case against the ex-chair of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Cedric Cromwell is charged with bribery and extortion, as well as filing false tax returns related to the tribe’s casino projects. He will have his chance to respond to the allegations in court this April. Tribal Boss […]
Casino
January 13, 2022
Wynn Resorts Halts Development Plans Across Encore Boston Harbor in Everett
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, […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
Massachusetts Business Owners Call for Sports Betting Legislation
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 […]