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Industry
February 21, 2021
MA Gaming Commission May File Amicus Brief in Encore Boston Case
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may issue amicus briefs in a now old case against Encore Boston Harbor focusing on “the blackjack 6-to-5 odds payouts”. The Wynn Resorts-owned property was already cleared of any wrongdoing in 2019, but plaintiffs have requested the Supreme Judicial Court to weigh in one last time. The commission is convinced that […]
Casino
January 26, 2021
MGM Springfield Restarts 24-hour Operation on Friday in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is waiting for casinos to go to 24-hour operational capacity, with MGM Springfield going to around-the-clock working hours on Friday. MGM Springfield Returns to 24-hour Working Hours on Friday As Massachusetts allowed casinos to return back to 24-hour working hours, albeit, at reduced capacity, the state’s major properties are preparing to restart operation. MGM […]
Legal
January 24, 2021
Massachusetts: Sports Betting Bill Reintroduced, Revenue Tax Goes Up
Massachusetts is reviving the debate around sports wagering, which did not manage to pass at the end of the last legislative session. Crighton Wants to Redirect Money from Sports Betting to the Regulated Market Earlier this week, Senator Brendan Crighton, a Democrat from Lynn, reintroduced a bill aimed at legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts. Lawmakers […]
Sports
January 15, 2021
Massachusetts’ Casino Occupancy Averages 19%
With the Massachusetts Gaming Commission about to release monthly gaming results, casinos are still averaging only 19% occupancy out of 25% currently allowed. Low Casino Occupancy in Massachusetts Massachusetts’ three casinos – MGM Springfield, Everett’s Encore Boston Harbor and Plainridge Park – are seeing very low attendance numbers, reflecting the weakened state of the industry. […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves 25% Capacity Limits for Casinos
Governor Charlie Baker imposes new limitations to combat surge in Covid-19 cases and to prevent full lockdown. Gatherings During the Festive Season Might Lead to a Surge in New Cases The number of customers allowed at MGM Springfield and Massachusetts’ two other casinos will be limited at 25%, the state’s Gaming Commission ruled Tuesday. The […]
Casino
December 21, 2020
Encore Boston President Crushes Rumors That the Resort Is for Sale
In a message, Brian Gullbrants, president of Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, revealed that the casino resort is not for sale. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett Is Not for Sale Citing an unnamed source, Everett Leader Herald reported last week Friday that Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts may be up for sale for […]
Industry
December 20, 2020
Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Construction Adds $1.6bn to MA Economy
According to a UMass Donahue Institute study, Encore Boston Harbor’s construction in Everett generated $1.6 billion in economic activity. Encore Boston Harbor Construction Spurs Economic Activity in Massachusetts Business boomed at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts. So much, in fact, that the building of the property generated the staggering $1.6 billion […]
Casino
December 16, 2020
Casinos in Massachusetts Suffer Substantial Revenue Drop in November
Massachusetts’ casino industry reports surprisingly low revenue figures for November. Altogether, the companies have suffered a $24 million drop month-on-month. MGM On A Record Low The Massachusetts casino industry has been impacted heavily by the ongoing global pandemic and the tightening safety measures put in place by the state. All three casinos within the State […]
Industry
November 23, 2020
Coalition Asks Massachusetts Legislators to Pass Sports Betting Bill
Massachusetts legislators were asked Friday to decide on adding sports betting to the legislature by a group of state sports teams and gaming operators. New Job Opportunities and Revenue for The State On November 20, a coalition of gaming companies and sports teams asked the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a sports betting bill before the […]
Business
November 17, 2020
Scientific Games Inks New Five-Year Contract with Mass Lottery
The Massachusetts Lottery and Scientific Games inked a new five-year contract. Under the contract, SG will provide instant lottery games for the Mass Lottery. The new contract marks five decades of a successful partnership between the two entities. SG Enters Five Decades of Supplying Mass Lottery with Instant Games The gambling and sports betting technology […]