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October Casino Revenue In Massachusetts Ticks Up To Nearly $97 Million

Casino revenue in Massachusetts increased slightly in October compared to the previous month, but it was still under $100M.

Posted on: November 16, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

A picture of a jai-alai match for a story about how Massachusetts will allow betting on World Jai-Alai League matches.

DraftKings Sportsbook Massachusetts Now Taking Bets On World Jai-Alai League

Massachusetts regulators put World Jai-Alai League matches on the list of approved sports to bet on. The matches are available on DraftKings.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

A picture of locked cards and dice for a story about the increased enrollment of Massachusetts gamblers on the self-exclusion list.

Self-Exclusion In Massachusetts Increases 12% During Fiscal Year 2022-23

The number of Massachusetts gamblers who put themselves on the self-exclusion list increased by 12% during the 2023 fiscal year.

Posted on: October 25, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

A picture of a construction sign for a story about how Massachusetts regulators could end up delaying ESPN Bet Sportsbook's launch in the Bay State.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Pumps The Breaks On ESPN Bet Launch

At Thursday's meeting, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission expressed confusion about PENN's rebrand from Barstool to ESPN Bet Sportsbook.

Posted on: October 19, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Image of the word "change" on people doing business for story on Massachusetts gaming commission changing community mitigation fund

MA Regulators Approve Changes For Distribution Of Casino Tax Revenue

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved changes to how casino tax revenue is allocated by changing the community mitigation fund.

Posted on: September 21, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

MGM Springfield Back To Normal After Cyberattack … Almost

MGM Resorts claimed its computer systems were back to normal after a cyberattack, but MGM Springfield's poker operations say otherwise.

Posted on: September 21, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

MA Operators Handle More Than $300 Million Sports Bets In August

Massachusetts online sportsbook rebounded in August with $307.1 million in total bets, nearly a $20 million uptick from July's totals.

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Here’s How The MGM Resorts Data Hack Is Affecting MGM Springfield

MGM Springfield implemented mild restrictions on gaming, closed restaurants and paused new hotel reservations because of a data hack.

Posted on: September 13, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Massachusetts gambling regulation is strong says attorney, from playma.com

Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’

A national gaming law expert tells PlayMA that Massachusetts regulators have stood out for their strict adherence to MA regulations.

Posted on: August 29, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

MGC and MA sportsbook operators discuss consumer privacy during Tuesday meeting, from playma.com

Consumer Privacy Topic Of Debate Between MGC And Sportsbook Operators

Consumer privacy was the main topic of debate in Tuesday's meeting between the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and MA sportsbook operators.

Posted on: August 8, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

MA Gaming Commission

October Casino Revenue In Massachusetts Ticks Up To Nearly $97 Million

DraftKings Sportsbook Massachusetts Now Taking Bets On World Jai-Alai League

Self-Exclusion In Massachusetts Increases 12% During Fiscal Year 2022-23

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Pumps The Breaks On ESPN Bet Launch

MA Regulators Approve Changes For Distribution Of Casino Tax Revenue

MGM Springfield Back To Normal After Cyberattack … Almost

MA Operators Handle More Than $300 Million Sports Bets In August

Here’s How The MGM Resorts Data Hack Is Affecting MGM Springfield

Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’

Consumer Privacy Topic Of Debate Between MGC And Sportsbook Operators

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

ESPN BET’s Hot Start Should Help PENN Gain Market Share In Massachusetts

No Indication Massachusetts Will Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

October Casino Revenue In Massachusetts Ticks Up To Nearly $97 Million

October Marks The Busiest Month In Massachusetts Sports Betting History

As One MA Casino Eyes Cashless System, Will The Other Two Follow Suit?