Legal
March 8, 2021
Massachusetts Lawmakers Discuss Sports Betting Legalization
Massachusetts’ lawmakers are still considering the legalization of sports betting in the state. Although several bills propose the expansion of gambling, the state’s legislature is yet to initiate the legalization of sports wagering. Debate on Sports Wagering Legalization in Massachusetts Continues Although many US states have undertaken steps to expand gambling to include sports betting, […]
Legal
February 23, 2021
Massachusetts Senator Wants to Bring Sports Betting in the Daylight
Sen. Eric Lesser spoke to reporters on Monday shedding more light on his proposal to legalize sports gambling in Massachusetts. Bringing Sports Gambling in the Daylight The State of Massachusetts is enjoying a fairly broad political endorsement of a hypothetical sport betting industry with Governor Charlie Baker and Senators Eric Lesser both signaling their confidence […]
Industry
February 21, 2021
MGC Pursuit of Executive Director Continues Amid Controversy
The controversy-born executive personnel crisis at the Missouri Gaming Commission remains unresolved, as nearly 10 months later as the position of the executive director is still vacant. Executive Director Vacancy The regulatory body tasked with oversight of the 13 state’s casinos, bingo operations and daily fantasy sports has been actively seeking a replacement for its […]
Legal
February 21, 2021
Massachusetts Senator Confident in Betting Legalization in 2021
The state of Massachusetts is drawing closer to legalizing its sports betting industry after another key senator, Eric Lesser, has shown support for the matter. Massachusetts Rallies Senators to Help Sports Betting Bill Push Through Massachusetts doesn’t want to be left behind in the year-long battle for legalizing sports betting in the United States. With […]
Industry
February 21, 2021
MA Gaming Commission May File Amicus Brief in Encore Boston Case
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission may issue amicus briefs in a now old case against Encore Boston Harbor focusing on “the blackjack 6-to-5 odds payouts”. The Wynn Resorts-owned property was already cleared of any wrongdoing in 2019, but plaintiffs have requested the Supreme Judicial Court to weigh in one last time. The commission is convinced that […]
Casino
January 26, 2021
MGM Springfield Restarts 24-hour Operation on Friday in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is waiting for casinos to go to 24-hour operational capacity, with MGM Springfield going to around-the-clock working hours on Friday. MGM Springfield Returns to 24-hour Working Hours on Friday As Massachusetts allowed casinos to return back to 24-hour working hours, albeit, at reduced capacity, the state’s major properties are preparing to restart operation. MGM […]
Legal
January 24, 2021
Massachusetts: Sports Betting Bill Reintroduced, Revenue Tax Goes Up
Massachusetts is reviving the debate around sports wagering, which did not manage to pass at the end of the last legislative session. Crighton Wants to Redirect Money from Sports Betting to the Regulated Market Earlier this week, Senator Brendan Crighton, a Democrat from Lynn, reintroduced a bill aimed at legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts. Lawmakers […]
Sports
January 15, 2021
Massachusetts’ Casino Occupancy Averages 19%
With the Massachusetts Gaming Commission about to release monthly gaming results, casinos are still averaging only 19% occupancy out of 25% currently allowed. Low Casino Occupancy in Massachusetts Massachusetts’ three casinos – MGM Springfield, Everett’s Encore Boston Harbor and Plainridge Park – are seeing very low attendance numbers, reflecting the weakened state of the industry. […]
Industry
December 23, 2020
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Approves 25% Capacity Limits for Casinos
Governor Charlie Baker imposes new limitations to combat surge in Covid-19 cases and to prevent full lockdown. Gatherings During the Festive Season Might Lead to a Surge in New Cases The number of customers allowed at MGM Springfield and Massachusetts’ two other casinos will be limited at 25%, the state’s Gaming Commission ruled Tuesday. The […]
Casino
December 21, 2020
Encore Boston President Crushes Rumors That the Resort Is for Sale
In a message, Brian Gullbrants, president of Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, revealed that the casino resort is not for sale. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett Is Not for Sale Citing an unnamed source, Everett Leader Herald reported last week Friday that Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts may be up for sale for […]