Steve Ruddock, Author at Play MA

Report Reveals Plainridge Park Casino Is Creating Jobs And Economic Growth

A report prepared by the University of Massachusetts SEIGMA program touted the economic benefits of the Plainridge Park Casino.

Posted on: October 13, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Why Hopes For Online Lotto Might Vanish With Key Proponent’s Departure

Online Lottery champion Jennifer Flanagan is moving from the State Senate to the Cannabis Control Commission, here's a look at people vying for her seat.

Posted on: October 10, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Will MGM Springfield’s Poker Room Be Big Enough To Compete?

MGM Springfield will open its doors in September 2018. When it does it will boast a 23-table poker room, details of which are beginning to come to light.

Posted on: October 5, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Connecticut Casinos Asserting Their Regional Dominance With Zip Lines, Go Karts

Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun are increasing their amenities, but they're doing so in two totally different ways. One is adding rides, the other an expo space.

Posted on: September 28, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em: MGM Pitches New Connecticut Casino

After failing to stop a northern Connecticut tribal casino in court, MGM is moving on to Plan B, a $675 million southern Connecticut casino project.

Posted on: September 22, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Online Lottery Proponents Beg Massachusetts To Move Into 21st Century

Online lottery proponents testified to MA lawmakers about how online lottery would help, not hurt, the existing lottery industry in the state.

Posted on: September 21, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

Massachusetts Governor Puts Online Lottery In The Friend Zone

Massachusetts Gov.Charlie Baker thinks the state should take it slow and study the current states with legal online lottery before legislating it.

Posted on: September 12, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

For Once, A Casino Construction Project Is Running Right On Schedule

MGM Springfield is on schedule, and should open this time next year. The casino is ramping up employment efforts as it looks to fill 3,000 positions.

Posted on: September 8, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

New Hampshire’s Lottery Makes Massachussets A “Dead Duck”

New Hampshire is preparing to launch keno and online lottery in early 2018. That has Massachusetts officials worried its lottery revenue will dip.

Posted on: August 31, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

What Do A Maine Casino And The Brexit Movement Have In Common?

A consulting firm instrumental in the passage of Brexit is working on a referendum in Maine that would authorize a casino in the southern part of the state.

Posted on: August 30, 2017 | | Steve Ruddock

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Posts by Steve Ruddock:

Report Reveals Plainridge Park Casino Is Creating Jobs And Economic Growth

Why Hopes For Online Lotto Might Vanish With Key Proponent’s Departure

Will MGM Springfield’s Poker Room Be Big Enough To Compete?

Connecticut Casinos Asserting Their Regional Dominance With Zip Lines, Go Karts

If You Can’t Beat ‘Em, Join ‘Em: MGM Pitches New Connecticut Casino

Online Lottery Proponents Beg Massachusetts To Move Into 21st Century

Massachusetts Governor Puts Online Lottery In The Friend Zone

For Once, A Casino Construction Project Is Running Right On Schedule

New Hampshire’s Lottery Makes Massachussets A “Dead Duck”

What Do A Maine Casino And The Brexit Movement Have In Common?

Tentative Launch Date For Massachusetts Sports Betting Announced

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Signs Sports Betting Bill Into Law

Boston Red Sox Won’t Get Sportsbook, Still Happy With MA Sports Betting Potential

Massachusetts Regulators Preach Patience For Sports Betting Launch

Lawmakers Go All Night To Pass Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill

Massachusetts Sportsbook Tips: How to Read NHL Betting Odds

Recalling Boston’s Other Baseball Champions: The Beaneaters and Braves

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

Will Online Lottery Follow Online Sports Betting in Massachusetts?

Sportradar, Genius Sports Get Sports Betting Vendor Licenses in MA