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A picture of a cashless payment for a story about how Penn Entertainment is hoping to implement cashless wagering at its Massachusetts casino.

MA Casino Wants To Add Cashless Wagering, Regulators Have Concerns

Plainridge Park Casino, a slots-only facility, wants to implement a cashless wagering system, but regulators see responsible gaming issues.

Posted on: January 23, 2024 | | Mike Breen

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, NFL great Tom Brady and actor Vince Vaughn

It Looks Like Tom Brady Finally Landed A Sports Betting Partnership

The series of tv commercials for the game feature the seven-time Super Bowl Champ, along with NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and actor Vince Vaughn

Posted on: January 18, 2024 | | Steve Schult

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MA Regulators To Host Regional Responsible Gaming Conference This May

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission hopes to optimize its responsible gaming policies with other northeast states in Worcester this spring.

Posted on: January 5, 2024 | | Steve Schult

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DraftKings Has An Outsized Market Share In Massachusetts. Here’s Why

DraftKings is by far Massachusetts' favorite sportsbook. But why? We look at the numbers behind the hometown favorite.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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 slot machines for a story about how Encore Boston Harbor slot attendants voted to join a local union representing hospitality workers.

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

A picture of slot machines in MGM Springfield for a story about how Massachusetts casino tax revenue stacks up in the U.S.

MA Casinos Generate 2.35% Of Total U.S. Gambling Tax Revenue

The Bay State's three casinos generated $317.3 million in tax revenue. That number represents 2.35% of all U.S. commercial casino taxes.

Posted on: October 13, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Still No Timeline For Bally Bet Massachusetts Launch

There are eight online sportsbooks in Massachusetts right now. Bally Bet will be the ninth, a the launch date is still up in the air.

Posted on: October 12, 2023 | | Steve Schult

A picture showing a "daily fantasy sports" key on a keyboard banned for a story about the likelihood of MA banning certain DFS games.

New York Banned Certain DFS Games. Could Massachusetts Be Next?

Certain DFS games are now illegal in New York. Here's how likely it is Massachusetts follows the Empire State's lead.

Posted on: October 11, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Top 5 Most Influential People in Massachusetts Gaming

PlayMA contributor Dan Holmes breaks down the five most influential people in the Massachusetts gaming industry.

Posted on: October 5, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

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MA Casino Wants To Add Cashless Wagering, Regulators Have Concerns

It Looks Like Tom Brady Finally Landed A Sports Betting Partnership

MA Regulators To Host Regional Responsible Gaming Conference This May

DraftKings Has An Outsized Market Share In Massachusetts. Here’s Why

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

Encore Boston Harbor Slot Attendants Vote To Join Union

MA Casinos Generate 2.35% Of Total U.S. Gambling Tax Revenue

Still No Timeline For Bally Bet Massachusetts Launch

New York Banned Certain DFS Games. Could Massachusetts Be Next?

Top 5 Most Influential People in Massachusetts Gaming

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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