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No Indication Massachusetts Will Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

Michigan banned a Massachusetts-based sweepstakes casino operator. But it doesn't appear regulators in the Bay State will take similar action

Posted on: November 21, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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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

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

Plainridge Park gave a live demonstration to state regulators, but will Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield follow suit?

Posted on: November 14, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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Here’s Why Regulators Don’t Like The Encore Boston Harbor Expansion

Environmental regulators in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the Encore Boston Harbor expansion from moving forward. Here's why.

Posted on: October 28, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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MGM Springfield Agrees To $6.8 Million Settlement Over Labor Violations

The second-largest casino in the Bay State agreed to a $6.8 million settlement with the state's AG over unlawful labor practices.

Posted on: October 27, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Plainridge Park Casino Shows Cashless Wagering Technology To Regulators

Officials from Plainridge Park Casino gave the Massachusetts Gaming Commission a demonstration of their cashless wagering technology.

Posted on: October 26, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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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

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Encore Boston Harbor Slot Attendants Vote To Join Union

The 57 slot machine attendants at Encore Boston Harbor voted to join a union that represents hospitality workers in Massachusetts.

Posted on: October 24, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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Wynn Resorts Clears Hurdle In Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Project

The Everett Planning Board gave Wynn Resorts the OK for its 142,000-square-foot expansion. Environmental regulators are the next hurdle.

Posted on: October 18, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

A picture of a downward sloping graph with an asterisk for a story about how Massachusetts casino revenue in September should have an asterisk because of incomplete information from the cyberattack.

Slight Dip In September Massachusetts Casino Revenue Has An Asterisk

The $90.3 million revenue from Massachusetts' three casinos was a year-over-year dip but caused by incomplete reporting from the MGM hack.

Posted on: October 17, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Massachusetts casinos

No Indication Massachusetts Will Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

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

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

Here’s Why Regulators Don’t Like The Encore Boston Harbor Expansion

MGM Springfield Agrees To $6.8 Million Settlement Over Labor Violations

Plainridge Park Casino Shows Cashless Wagering Technology To Regulators

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

Encore Boston Harbor Slot Attendants Vote To Join Union

Wynn Resorts Clears Hurdle In Encore Boston Harbor Expansion Project

Slight Dip In September Massachusetts Casino Revenue Has An Asterisk

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?