David Fletcher

David Fletcher is a freelance writer for Catena Media. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Stephen F. Austin State University and is currently employed full-time in a senior corporate communications role for a top 20 accounting firm. He also has nearly a decade of experience covering high school sports and local news for multiple small daily newspapers, and professional and collegiate sports in the Houston area for a start-up sports reporting organization. He is a big fan of the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, and, unfortunately, according to him, the Houston Texans. He enjoys bringing his love of sports and writing to the gaming industry to provide insight into quality sports bets.

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Most popular bets for final week of NFL regular season

Bill O’Brien Set to Return to Patriots as Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach

Bill Belichick has officially brought Bill O’Brien back to Foxborough to lead the Patriots’ struggling offense. O’Brien’s return is good news for Pats fans, primarily due to familiarity. He coached for the team during one of its most dominant offensive stretches, and he established a relationship with QB Mac Jones when he was preparing to […]
Posted on: February 2, 2023 | Massachusetts sports betting New England Patriots News NFL Sports Betting Super Bowl | David Fletcher
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How to bet on the Boston Bruins at Massachusetts retail sportsbooks

How to Bet on the Boston Bruins at Massachusetts Retail Sportsbooks

With Massachusetts sports betting scheduled to launch at retail sportsbooks in less than a week, it’s important for residents to know how to wager come opening day — 10 a.m. on Jan. 31. And with the Boston Bruins among the favorites for the NHL’s Stanley Cup, MA sports bettors have a great team to bet […]
Posted on: January 26, 2023 | Boston sports Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News NHL Sports Betting | David Fletcher
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How to bet on the Boston Celtics at Massachusetts retail sportsbooks

How to Bet on the Boston Celtics at Massachusetts Retail Sportsbooks

Retail sportsbooks in Massachusetts open for business at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The launch comes just in time for the final push of the NBA regular season, so Boston Celtics fans will be able to place an in-person wager at any of Massachusetts’ three casinos in less than a week. If you want […]
Posted on: January 26, 2023 | Boston sports Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting Wynn's Encore Boston Harbor | David Fletcher
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Predicting welcome bonus offers for 11 Massachusetts online sportsbook apps

Predicting Welcome Bonuses for the 11 Massachusetts Online Sportsbooks

Retail sports betting is scheduled to go live in Massachusetts in just two weeks. And MA online sports betting is expected to follow soon after, potentially by March. Until then, the 11 approved online sportsbooks — major companies and a few newcomers — are prepping to go to market with promo offers to attract new […]
Posted on: January 20, 2023 | Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | David Fletcher
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Wager Options For In-State Massachusetts College Sports Betting

Wager Options For In-State Massachusetts College Sports Betting

Massachusetts sports betting is just a few short weeks away from being legal. However, when the industry finally launches, residents won’t be able to wager on in-state college teams in traditional exhibition matchups. The exemption was a requirement for the state senate to pass the bill back in August 2022. Fortunately for those who care […]
Posted on: January 6, 2023 | Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | David Fletcher
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Wynn Aiming To Expand Encore Boston Harbor Casino

Wynn Aiming To Expand Encore Boston Harbor Casino

The Encore Boston Harbor Casino and gambling operating company Wynn Resorts recently received Massachusetts’ first retail sports betting license after a unanimous approval from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Wynn has been in discussion with state representatives to expand its current facility to the company’s 13-acre neighboring plot of land directly across from the main […]
Posted on: December 13, 2022 | casinos Encore Boston Harbor MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | David Fletcher
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Encore Boston Harbor Earns State’s First Sports Betting License 

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) recently approved the state’s first ever retail sports betting license. The license went to Encore Boston Harbor Casino. The casino bypassed the Plainridge Park Casino and the MGM Springfield Casino for licensing after the MGC delayed both votes due to concerns about the casinos’ operating partnerships.  Delays for Competitors In […]
Posted on: December 13, 2022 | casinos Encore Boston Harbor MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | David Fletcher
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Sports betting neighbor states

Massachusetts Delays First Retail Sports Betting License

Massachusetts is slowly moving forward with the process of getting sports betting off the ground. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is reviewing 15 applications and has delayed the vote for the first retail sports betting license. Despite criticisms for dragging their feet, the latest delay seems justified and is playing out on the national stage […]
Posted on: December 7, 2022 | Dave Portnoy MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | David Fletcher
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