Martin Derbyshire, Author at Play MA

Wynn Investigation Results Pushed Again, December Hearing Planned

The investigation into harassment claims against Steve Wynn is just about done, but the Massachusetts Gaming Commission won't reveal results until December.

Posted on: November 4, 2018 | | Martin Derbyshire

Boston Magazine, The MGC, And A Wynn Resorts Bias: An In-Depth Look

Gaming regulators are telling Boston Magazine to get its facts straight after it alleged the MGC played favortites in giving Wynn Resorts a license.

Posted on: October 26, 2018 | | Martin Derbyshire

MGM Springfield Posts Positive September With $27 Million In Revenue

MGM Springfield is a hit after posting $27 million in gross gaming revenue in its first full month, despite missing projections and daily average declines.

Posted on: October 19, 2018 | | Martin Derbyshire

Federal Lawsuit Dismissed, Foxwoods And Mohegan Satellite In Jeopardy

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the operators of tribal casinos Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. It’s a move that effectively stops the casinos’ plan to build new satellite gaming facility in East Windsor, CT, just a few miles from MGM’s new casino in Springfield, MA. The casinos sued to force the US Department […]

Posted on: October 12, 2018 | | Martin Derbyshire

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Soliciting Comments About SE Casinos

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wants public commentary on if it should reopen the process for a casino license in the state's southeastern region.

Posted on: October 5, 2018 | | Martin Derbyshire

Gaming Chair Quits, Claims Wynn Bias Accusations Never Going Away

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby resigned this week, claiming he can't escape accusations of an Encore Boston Harbor bias.

Posted on: September 27, 2018 | | Martin Derbyshire

MGM Springfield Silencing Critics With Early Success, High Numbers

MGM Springfield has only been open for a few weeks, but the Downtown casino resort has posted big early revenue numbers through small opening challenges.

Posted on: September 21, 2018 | | Martin Derbyshire