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Perceived Unfavorable Blackjack Odds at Encore, MGM Take Center Stage At Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court will hear a case involving unfavorable blackjack odds at Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield. Read More

Posted on: April 7, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Winning In Worcester: City Sells More Massachusetts Lottery Tickets Worth $100K Or More Last Year

Worcester sold 14 Massachusetts Lottery tickets worth $100,000 or more in 2020, winning the unofficial crown as the state's "luckiest city." Read More

Posted on: April 1, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Take Two: Second Thoughts Produce $15M, $10M Massachusetts Lottery Jackpots

Just a few weeks after a $15 million winning Massachusetts Lottery ticket was sold, another ticket worth $10 million emerged. Read More

Posted on: March 26, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Massachusetts Lottery Pushes For Online Expansion For Fear Of ‘Becoming Obsolete’

A pair of proposals would create an online Massachusetts Lottery sales system that would generate more revenue and modernize the lottery. Read More

Posted on: March 16, 2021 | | George Myers

MA Casino Revenue Climbs Toward Pre-Pandemic Numbers As Restrictions Ease

January 2021 produced a moderate gain for Massachusetts casinos. Nonetheless, it's a positive sign as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Read More

Posted on: March 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Wampanoag Tribe Gets Martha’s Vineyard Bingo Hall, But With Some Conditions

The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head can continue plans to build a gambling hall in Martha's Vineyard, provided it works with the town to do so. Read More

Posted on: March 2, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Sports Betting Bills Pile Up During Massachusetts Legislative Marathon

There's no lack of interest in legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts, that's for sure. By the time Friday's end-of-day deadline to file legislation passed, the Bay State had 14 sports betting bills. Read More

Posted on: February 22, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell