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Massachusetts Casinos Push For Less Restriction As Patrons Follow Safety Rules

Massachusetts casinos are pushing for fewer restrictions after casino-goers have largely complied with new safety protocols since reopening. Read More

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | George Myers

Pandemic Slows Sales, But MA Lottery Has Third-Best Fiscal Year

Despite a slowdown in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic, the MA Lottery had its third-best revenue total in the 2020 fiscal year, with over $5.25 billion. Read More

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | George Myers

Rhode Island Sports Bettors Likely To Soon See Remote Registration

For now, sports bettors in Rhode Island have to enter a casino to register for a mobile sports betting account, but that could change with new legislation. Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | George Myers

Reopenings Bring ‘Stream Of Patrons,’ Economic Relief To MA Casinos

Although capped at 25% capacity, MA casinos see a steady stream of patrons since reopening, and thousands of employees are back to work. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | George Myers

Closed Since Mid-March, MA Casinos Reopening At Limited Capacity

After months of closure, Massachusetts casinos reopen their doors with new COVID-19 safety protocols in place, including reduced capacity. Read More

Posted on: July 8, 2020 | | George Myers

MGC Approves Reopening Rules For Massachusetts Casinos

Massachusetts casinos could reopen by mid-July, but expect changes like plexiglass at table games and not carrying alcohol throughout the property. Read More

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | | George Myers

MGC And Casinos Working On A Safe, Feasible Plan To Reopen In MA

The MA Gaming Commission and the state casinos are trying to find the balance between reopening safely and doing so in a financially viable way. Read More

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | George Myers

The Odds Say Boston Celtics Could Make A Run In Eastern Conference Playoffs

The Boston Celtics are one of the favored teams in the newly announced revised NBA Playoff format, which begins play on July 31. Read More

Posted on: June 12, 2020 | | George Myers

Foxwoods And Mohegan Sun Defy Gov. Lamont And Reopen

Connecticut government officials are not happy about Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun tribal casinos reopening on June 1. Read More

Posted on: June 4, 2020 | | George Myers

Plummeting MA Lottery Profits Brings A Renewed Call For Online Lotto Expansion

With sales down more than 33% since the coronavirus pandemic began, the MA Lottery thinks online sales could help make up for $73 million in lost revenue. Read More

Posted on: May 29, 2020 | | George Myers

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Massachusetts Casinos Push For Less Restriction As Patrons Follow Safety Rules

Pandemic Slows Sales, But MA Lottery Has Third-Best Fiscal Year

Rhode Island Sports Bettors Likely To Soon See Remote Registration

Reopenings Bring ‘Stream Of Patrons,’ Economic Relief To MA Casinos

Closed Since Mid-March, MA Casinos Reopening At Limited Capacity

MGC Approves Reopening Rules For Massachusetts Casinos

MGC And Casinos Working On A Safe, Feasible Plan To Reopen In MA

The Odds Say Boston Celtics Could Make A Run In Eastern Conference Playoffs

Foxwoods And Mohegan Sun Defy Gov. Lamont And Reopen

Plummeting MA Lottery Profits Brings A Renewed Call For Online Lotto Expansion

Massachusetts College Presidents Say ‘No’ To College Sports Wagering

MGM Lays Off Thousands More Casino Employees As MA Casinos Try To Recover

Massachusetts Puts Drive-Thru Kentucky Derby Betting Into Gear

Restrictions At Massachusetts Casinos Lead To Restricted Revenue

After A Dramatic Game Four Win, Sportsbooks Favor Bruins To Move On Wednesday