Casino
August 13, 2020
Massachusetts Could Add Back Craps and Roulette at Casinos Today
In a conference call planned for today, the gaming regulator in Massachusetts will discuss the return of craps, roulette and poker at casinos. Massachusetts Regulator Discussing the Possible Return of Craps, Roulette and Poker Today, August 13, in a conference call meeting the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will be discussing the return of craps and […]
Legal
August 6, 2020
Massachusetts Sports Betting Legalization Will Be Put Off Until the Fall
The chances of sports betting legalization in Massachusetts to become reality by the end of the current legislative session are getting slim by the minute, a local media outlet reports. The sports betting texts will most likely not survive in the final version of the jobs bill House and Senate seek to reconcile differences and […]
Legal
August 1, 2020
Senate and House Locking Horns on Sports Betting Legalization
The issue of sports betting legalization in Massachusetts is hanging in limbo after the latest action by the House of Representatives who rejected the amended bill passed by the Senate. Earlier, the Senate approved the Endure Act, the program of economic development and job creation, albeit excluding the language in the bill referring to sports […]
Business
July 31, 2020
Massachusetts Reports Steady Reopening and Compliance at Casinos
All three of Massachusetts’ casino properties have done well during their reopening push, with minimum to no accidents of violating public safety rules reported at the properties. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Happy with Reopening Massachusetts casinos are back and off to a good start with MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park and Encore Boston Harbor having done well […]
Legal
July 30, 2020
Massachusetts Sport Betting Legalization Postponed
Legal sports betting in Massachusetts passed the House vote but halted on the Senate vote yesterday. The state officials voted on the ENDURE act but excluded the language for sports betting legalization. Economic Development Plan Voted without the Language for Sport Betting Legalization Following the Senate vote on Wednesday in Massachusetts, sport betting in the […]
Business
July 29, 2020
Massachusetts Betting Amendment Proposes 30% Tax on Online Wagering
Massachusetts lawmakers have voted amendments on House Bill 4879 to expand the scope of online lotteries in the state and increase sports betting tax to 30%. Amendments Passed for HB 4879 in Massachusetts Massachusetts lawmakers have amended a sports betting bill introduced last week to now allow online lotteries to operate legally in the state. […]
Sports
July 23, 2020
Red Sox and Gov. Baker Endorse Sports Betting in Massachusetts
In the state of a global pandemic, Massachusetts is trying to recoup its financial losses by introducing an additional source of income. According to Gov. Charlie Baker and Red Sox’s David Friedman, this includes the legalization of sports betting. Massachusetts Looks to Introduce Sports Betting to Recoup Financial Doldrums Massachusetts will stand to benefit […]
Casino
July 10, 2020
MGM Springfield Re-Opens with Capacity Down to a Third
The MGM Springfield casino in Massachusetts will finally re-open doors Monday, encouraging news for the casino’s patrons and employees. Well, not all employees, as roughly two-thirds of them will have to remain on the sidelines, at least for now, the casino hopes. The three casinos in Massachusetts that have been closed to comply with state […]
Casino
July 3, 2020
Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor Reopens on July 12
Wynn’s Massachusetts property, the Encore Boston Harbor, will reopen on Sunday, July 12, in line with all necessary health and safety measures. Encore Boston Announces Reopening Plans Shortly after revealing plans to furlough as many as 3,000 staff members, Encore Boston Harbor added on Thursday that the property will reopen on Sunday, July 12, giving […]
Legal
June 30, 2020
Legislators: Horse Racing and Simulcasting Safe for a Year
Lawmakers in Massachusetts passed the bill that would place horse racing and simulcasting in the state on solid legal ground, at least until July 31, 2021, provided that H4817 that got to the St.Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk gets his approval Tuesday. Otherwise, both horse racing and simulcast wagering in the state will become illegal Wednesday. […]