Veronica Sparks, Author at Play MA

Bribery Recognized And Punished By The State

Bribery Conviction For Former Wampanoag Tribe Chairman, Associate

Former Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Chairman Cedric Cromwell and entrepreneur David DeQuattro were convicted this month on charges of bribery.

Posted on: May 16, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

What’s Holding Up The Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill?

The House passed multiple bills that would have legalized Massachusetts sports betting. Just this week, one finally passed in the Senate.

Posted on: April 27, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Casino Advertising: Is It Triggering Problem Gambling? MGC Investigates

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Examines Casino Advertising Practices

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) wants to get 2023 problem gambling under control, and they’ve fixed eyes on casino advertising.

Posted on: April 25, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Civil Rights In Question As NCPA Raises Complaint Against Educational Board

NCPA Complaint Says Pay Limits For NCAA Athletes Violate Civil Rights

Last month, the NCPA filed a complaint, alleging players’ compensation limits violate the civil rights of black athletes.

Posted on: April 20, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Meet The Two Ladies Making Moves On The Sports Betting Industry

Two Women Shake Up The Male-Dominated Gambling Industry

Meet the two women that are making a splash as leaders in the online gambling and sports betting industry.

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Mass. Senate Major Supports Sports Betting

Majority Of Massachusetts Senate Supports Legal Sports Betting

Massachusetts sports betting bills have support from the House, and Governor Charlie Baker. The state senate remains silent on the topic.

Posted on: April 14, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Encore Wins Separate Development Across The Street

A Win for Wynn Resorts: Encore-Adjacent Development Ruled Not Part of Gaming Establishment

Encore Boston Harbor received great news from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last week: given reign to develop across the street!

Posted on: March 31, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Local MA Theaters Complain Against Encore Boston Harbor Casino

MGC “Parsing Words” Regarding Live Entertainment Gaming Statute

Massachusetts theaters complain that Encore Boston Harbor is violating MA gaming laws related to live concerts, calling laws to question.

Posted on: March 26, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Red Sox And Yankees Head To Head On Opening Day

The Red Sox And Yankees Are Ready For Opening Day, Despite Contention On Terms

After 99 days of stand-still during the MLB lockout, Opening Day 2022 is here! The Red Sox will face the Yankees in the season’s first game.

Posted on: March 24, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Grading Earl Grant And His First Year As Boston College Head Coach

After an overtime loss to Georgia Tech, the Boston College Eagles have finished their first season under new head coach, Earl Grant.

Posted on: March 17, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

Veronica Sparks

Posts by Veronica Sparks:

Bribery Conviction For Former Wampanoag Tribe Chairman, Associate

What’s Holding Up The Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill?

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Examines Casino Advertising Practices

NCPA Complaint Says Pay Limits For NCAA Athletes Violate Civil Rights

Two Women Shake Up The Male-Dominated Gambling Industry

Majority Of Massachusetts Senate Supports Legal Sports Betting

A Win for Wynn Resorts: Encore-Adjacent Development Ruled Not Part of Gaming Establishment

MGC “Parsing Words” Regarding Live Entertainment Gaming Statute

The Red Sox And Yankees Are Ready For Opening Day, Despite Contention On Terms

Grading Earl Grant And His First Year As Boston College Head Coach

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

Red Sox vs. Rays MLB Game Preview (9/17/24): Odds, Lineups, Injuries & Stats

Massachusetts Bans Chinese Football Association, CFA Soccer Betting In Wake Of Match-Fixing Scandal

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