Sports
November 19, 2021
Boston Bruins Picks DraftKings for Official Sports Betting Partner
Under a new deal, DraftKings will become an official sports betting partner of the NHL franchise Boston Bruins. The new collaboration will bring exciting fan engagement opportunities, but the deal is contingent on sports betting legalization in Massachusetts. DraftKings Strikes Another Deal with NHL Franchise Leading digital sports and entertainment company DraftKings announced on Thursday […]
Casino
November 17, 2021
Massachusetts Casinos Report Total Revenue of $96 Million in October
In October, the Massachusetts casino resorts reported a decent increase in their gross gaming revenue (GGR). MGM Springfield recorded a $2 million increase compared to September, as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports. MGM Springfield’s GGR for October Crossed $20 Million MGM Springfield managed to record a total GGR of $21.4 million from table games and […]
Legal
November 12, 2021
Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Could Be Passed by the End of 2021
Sports betting fans in Massachusetts may have a decent ending to 2021. On November 17, the formal legislative action is set to close, which is why it is still possible that a sports wagering bill, which was introduced in July, could be passed in late 2021. Senator Eric Lesser, the Joint Committee on Economic Development […]
Industry
October 27, 2021
Massachusetts Senate Still Can’t Figure Out How to Approach Sports Betting
All around Massachusetts, states are embracing sports betting. Some were able to move quickly; others needed a little more time. Massachusetts is trying to set the record for the most amount of time needed to approve legalized sports betting and, at the pace it’s going, it will easily win. The House has already approved a […]
Industry
October 8, 2021
Gambling Ads Are on the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Radar
The interest in advertising practices concerning the gambling industry is increasing among gaming regulators in Massachusetts. Not only that but changes in the way the betting industry is regulated in the state are also likely to occur. Wagering has proven to be quite profitable this year, with the three biggest resorts recording $92 million in […]
Industry
October 1, 2021
Legalized Sports Betting Not in Massachusetts’ “Bandwidth”
Massachusetts sports bettors will have to continue to travel across state lines – almost in any direction – or use offshore alternatives to place their bets. With the exception of Vermont, all of the state’s neighbors have legalized sports betting, but Massachusetts lawmakers continue to drag their feet on the topic. Although the House has […]
Industry
September 16, 2021
Massachusetts’s Three Gaming Properties Record $92M in Revenue in August
Two of the biggest casinos in the state of Massachusetts and a slot parlor faced a setback in August and dipped from the heights that they reached in July. Combined, the three operators generated around $92 million in August revenue, which is lower than the $95.74 million July revenue. On Wednesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission […]
Legal
August 25, 2021
Ali Jafaar Named as Defendant in Multi-Million Massachusetts Lottery Scheme
A father and his two sons are facing multiple charges in what the Massachusetts Attorney’s Office alleges is a multi-million lottery scheme. Ali Jafaar Indicted by Attorney’s Office in Lottery Scheme Ali Jaafar and his two sons, Yousef and Mohamed Jafaar, have each been charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service as well as […]
Casino
August 25, 2021
MGM Springfield Adds New Sports Lounges, Hopes for Sports Betting
MGM Springfield arrived on the casino scene in Massachusetts three years ago, determined to leave its mark on the state. It has succeeded, even as Encore Boston Harbor steals some of its thunder. The MGM Resorts International property is celebrating its third anniversary in style, introducing two dedicated sports lounges and asserting, “Our best days […]
Casino
August 17, 2021
Massachusetts Casinos Hit Record High Revenue in July
Massachusetts reports a record high revenue in July from two resort casinos and a slot parlor. Massachusetts with a Record Revenue in July The two resort casinos and a single slot parlor in Massachusetts recorded $95.74 million in July. Besides the high revenue from gaming, they generated a record of $27 million in taxes and […]