Casino
June 25, 2021
MGM Gets the Green Light to See MGM Springfield Real Estate to Its REIT
Real estate investment trusts (REIT) are good business. They get to assume little risk and, in return, receive huge rewards. They can, in the majority of the cases, be beneficial to the companies with which they work, as well, as these can lower costs associated with maintaining the property. MGM Growth Properties is one of […]
Industry
June 18, 2021
Massachusetts Casinos Surpass Pre-pandemic Gross Gaming Revenue in May
Last month, the three commercial casinos in Massachusetts raised $87 million in gross gaming revenue. Comparing this number to February 2020, when gaming revenue halted at $85.8 million, we see that the commercial casinos have reached GGR higher than pre-pandemic levels. Gaming Revenue in Massachusetts Surges in May In a report released on Tuesday this […]
Casino
June 9, 2021
Jenny Holaday Is the First Woman to Run a Casino in Massachusetts
Jenny Holaday is the first woman to run a casino in Massachusetts, succeeding Encore Boston Harbor president Brian Gullbrants, who is leaving for a high-profile job with the resort’s parent company in Las Vegas. Brian Gullbrants Becomes Wynn Las Vegas Properties President Wynn Resorts, owner of Encore Boston Harbor Resort, located in Everett, has announced […]
Casino
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 Restrictions for Massachusetts Casinos to Be Lifted this Saturday
Commercial casinos in Massachusetts are finally going to return to normal. Other states around the country have begun to lift COVID-19 restrictions and the three commercial casinos in Massachusetts will be joining them this weekend. This is, hopefully, another sign that the global coronavirus pandemic continues to be beaten down and, ultimately, defeated. Massachusetts Casinos […]
Business
May 7, 2021
Is Poker Coming Back to Massachusetts Casinos Soon?
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission gradually lifts COVID-19-related restrictions. Although Governor Charlie Baker plans to lift all such restrictions until August 1, the MGC is yet to take action which may result in the return of poker games to Massachusetts casinos. MGC Gradually Relaxes COVID-19 Restrictions Poker fans from Massachusetts may need to wait some more […]
Legal
April 20, 2021
Massachusetts Fumbles the Ball with Sports Gambling Legislation
Massachusetts lawmakers need to be reminded of what happens when you fail to plan. There have been attempts over the past year to introduce legalized sports gambling, especially as revenue began to drop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that energy and enthusiasm have subsided somewhat. Even though Massachusetts isn’t completely free from the clutches […]
Industry
April 1, 2021
Problem Gambling Is Not Boosted by New Casinos, Says Study
A study aimed to determine how new casinos impact problem gambling. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The extensive research took 6 years and determined that new casinos do not necessarily impact rates of problem gambling. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Reveals Results of a 6-Year Study Results of […]
Industry
March 31, 2021
Casinos in Massachusetts Did Not Increase Crime Rate, Says Report
In a new report, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission analyzed what is the impact of casino operations on public safety. The report found out that Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield did not increase crime rates within their regions. MGC Reveals a Report, Outlining the Impact of Casino Operations on Public Safety A recent report was […]
Sports
March 16, 2021
Massachusetts Needs “a National Model” Sports Betting Bill
As more states are legalizing sports wagering, Massachusetts could also see advancement for its sports betting bill if it fits the criterion for “a national model,” according to Senate President Karen Spilka. Massachusetts’ Sports Wagering Legalization Outlook After dozens of failed attempts, Massachusetts lawmakers will try to legalize sports betting once again. In the new session, Senate President Karen […]
Industry
March 12, 2021
MGC Votes to Allow Back Craps, Expand Blackjack Player Seats
Casinos in Massachusetts received good news Thursday following the Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Open Meeting after the state’s gaming regulator voted to allow the return of craps tables and to expand the number of seats on blackjack tables. MGC Allows Craps Tables MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor asked the commission to consider further easing of […]