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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

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A New Casino In NH Could Give Encore Boston Harbor Competition

Encore Boston Harbor dominates Massachusetts' casino market, and that won't change with the news of New Hampshire's new facility.

Posted on: September 20, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

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Massachusetts Gaming Company ‘Golden Hearts Games’ Deemed Illegal In Michigan

Michigan AG Dana Nessel forced Massachusetts-based Golden Hearts Gaming to stop operating their online "free-to-play casino" in her state.

Posted on: September 19, 2023 | | Brian Cross

Massachusetts Casinos Have Best August Ever, Win $97.9 Million

The Bay State's three casinos won $97.9 million in August, which was the highest-grossing August in the history of the state's casino market.

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | Steven Schult

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

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Analysis: New England Patriots Stadium Accessibility Features Lag Behind

Survey: A PlayMA analysis has found that Gillette Stadium is behind on mobility assistance, wheelchair storage and sensory kits.

Posted on: September 14, 2023 | | Chris Gerlacher

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

MGM Springfield Website Goes Down Amid Cybersecurity Issue

MGM Resorts is in the midst of a "cybersecurity issue" at its casino resorts nationwide. As a result, the MGM Springfield website is down.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

NFL-Themed Slots Available At MA Casinos During Season’s First Weekend

Casinos in the Bay State were among the properties Aristocrat Gaming sent NFL-themed slot machines to for the start of the 2023 NFL season.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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MA Regulators Approve Changes For Distribution Of Casino Tax Revenue

MGM Springfield Back To Normal After Cyberattack … Almost

A New Casino In NH Could Give Encore Boston Harbor Competition

Massachusetts Gaming Company ‘Golden Hearts Games’ Deemed Illegal In Michigan

Massachusetts Casinos Have Best August Ever, Win $97.9 Million

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

Analysis: New England Patriots Stadium Accessibility Features Lag Behind

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

MGM Springfield Website Goes Down Amid Cybersecurity Issue

NFL-Themed Slots Available At MA Casinos During Season’s First Weekend

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

MA Regulators Approve Changes For Distribution Of Casino Tax Revenue

MGM Springfield Back To Normal After Cyberattack … Almost

A New Casino In NH Could Give Encore Boston Harbor Competition

Massachusetts Gaming Company ‘Golden Hearts Games’ Deemed Illegal In Michigan

Massachusetts Casinos Have Best August Ever, Win $97.9 Million