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Industry
March 31, 2021
Casinos in Massachusetts Did Not Increase Crime Rate, Says Report
In a new report, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission analyzed what is the impact of casino operations on public safety. The report found out that Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield did not increase crime rates within their regions. MGC Reveals a Report, Outlining the Impact of Casino Operations on Public Safety A recent report was […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
Massachusetts Needs “a National Model” Sports Betting Bill
As more states are legalizing sports wagering, Massachusetts could also see advancement for its sports betting bill if it fits the criterion for “a national model,” according to Senate President Karen Spilka. Massachusetts’ Sports Wagering Legalization Outlook After dozens of failed attempts, Massachusetts lawmakers will try to legalize sports betting once again. In the new session, Senate President Karen […]
Industry
March 12, 2021
MGC Votes to Allow Back Craps, Expand Blackjack Player Seats
Casinos in Massachusetts received good news Thursday following the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Open Meeting after the state’s gaming regulator voted to allow the return of craps tables and to expand the number of seats on blackjack tables. MGC Allows Craps Tables MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor asked the commission to consider further easing of […]
Legal
March 8, 2021
Massachusetts Lawmakers Discuss Sports Betting Legalization
Massachusetts’ lawmakers are still considering the legalization of sports betting in the state. Although several bills propose the expansion of gambling, the state’s legislature is yet to initiate the legalization of sports wagering. Debate on Sports Wagering Legalization in Massachusetts Continues Although many US states have undertaken steps to expand gambling to include sports betting, […]
Legal
February 23, 2021
Massachusetts Senator Wants to Bring Sports Betting in the Daylight
Sen. Eric Lesser spoke to reporters on Monday shedding more light on his proposal to legalize sports gambling in Massachusetts. Bringing Sports Gambling in the Daylight The State of Massachusetts is enjoying a fairly broad political endorsement of a hypothetical sport betting industry with Governor Charlie Baker and Senators Eric Lesser both signaling their confidence […]
Industry
February 21, 2021
MGC Pursuit of Executive Director Continues Amid Controversy
The controversy-born executive personnel crisis at the Missouri Gaming Commission remains unresolved, as nearly 10 months later as the position of the executive director is still vacant. Executive Director Vacancy The regulatory body tasked with oversight of the 13 state’s casinos, bingo operations and daily fantasy sports has been actively seeking a replacement for its […]
Legal
February 21, 2021
Massachusetts Senator Confident in Betting Legalization in 2021
The state of Massachusetts is drawing closer to legalizing its sports betting industry after another key senator, Eric Lesser, has shown support for the matter. Massachusetts Rallies Senators to Help Sports Betting Bill Push Through Massachusetts doesn’t want to be left behind in the year-long battle for legalizing sports betting in the United States. With […]
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 […]