Martin Harris, Author at Play MA

Horse Racing Center Proposed As Sports Betting Laws Await Senate Vote

Equestrian Center and Racetrack Proposal Increases Demand For Legal Sports Betting In Massachusetts

A $25 million equestrian center proposal in Massachusetts includes horse racing, which hinges on the legalization of sports betting.

Posted on: September 9, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Massachusetts Man Gets Second Lottery Win, This Time For $15 Million

One For The Show, Two For The Money: Massachusetts Man Wins Lottery Twice

Most who play the lottery dream of one day getting lucky and hitting a huge winner, say a seven-figure score. Few who do realize a million-dollar win entertain the thought of doing it again. But that’s what happened for John Hammill of Braintree, Massachusetts. Fifteen years after winning $1 million in one Massachusetts Lottery scratch […]

Posted on: September 7, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Massachusetts Poker Players Rejoice: MGM Springfield To Bring Back Poker By End Of Year

Massachusetts poker rooms shuttered in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to reopen at MGM later this year as restrictions are lifted.

Posted on: August 31, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Lack of Space, Not Enough Dealers: Massachusetts Poker Rooms Remain Shuttered

Poker rooms at two Massachusetts casinos remain closed, as the properties cite a lack of floor space and not enough dealers available.

Posted on: August 3, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Red Sox Name Boston-Based DraftKings Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner

The Boston Red Sox and DraftKings announced that the latter will become the MLB team's official daily fantasy sports partner.

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Garden Gambling? Fenway Futures? Massachusetts Pro Teams Want Sportsbooks, Too

In passing a sports betting bill last week, the House requested a study on letting pro teams offer legal betting. Those teams like the idea.

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Antsy To Ante: MA Poker Players Impatient With Continued Casino Room Closures

Poker rooms at MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor have both remained shuttered, making it 16 months since they've last dealt hands.

Posted on: July 19, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Massachusetts Lottery Players Can Look To Get Lucky Seven Days A Week

The Massachuetts Lottery will have daily Lucky for Life drawings, increasing opportunities to play while odds of winning remain the same.

Posted on: July 16, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Casino In East Windsor Suspended As MGM Drops Lawsuit

The casino project in East Windsor, Connecticut is shelved per terms of a tribal compact with the state, triggering MGM to drop its lawsuit.

Posted on: June 23, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Massachusetts Senate Passes Budget Without Sports Betting, Multiple Bills Remain

While most of New England has legalized sports betting or appears close to doing so, Mass. lawmakers have passed up a chance to follow suit.

Posted on: May 28, 2021 | | Martin Harris

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Equestrian Center and Racetrack Proposal Increases Demand For Legal Sports Betting In Massachusetts

One For The Show, Two For The Money: Massachusetts Man Wins Lottery Twice

Massachusetts Poker Players Rejoice: MGM Springfield To Bring Back Poker By End Of Year

Lack of Space, Not Enough Dealers: Massachusetts Poker Rooms Remain Shuttered

Red Sox Name Boston-Based DraftKings Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner

Garden Gambling? Fenway Futures? Massachusetts Pro Teams Want Sportsbooks, Too

Antsy To Ante: MA Poker Players Impatient With Continued Casino Room Closures

Massachusetts Lottery Players Can Look To Get Lucky Seven Days A Week

Casino In East Windsor Suspended As MGM Drops Lawsuit

Massachusetts Senate Passes Budget Without Sports Betting, Multiple Bills Remain

Expert: Massachusetts Will Move ‘Slowly’ To Legalize Online Casinos

Kevin Garnett: From NBA Superstar To BetMGM Sports Betting Icon

PlayMA Projects 5% Market Share For Fanatics In MA, Far Behind DraftKings & FanDuel

Online Lottery ‘Probably Inevitable’ In Massachusetts, Says Industry Expert

MA Bettors Bet 13% More On Celtics Game 7 Than Any Other 2023 NBA Game

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