Legal
December 9, 2022
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Unable to Decide on Sports Betting Bids
For the second day in a row, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which is responsible for regulating the gambling industry in the state, cannot make a decision on a sports betting application. Commissioners Postpone Decision on MGM Springfield The Boston Herald reported that on December 7, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a meeting to review the […]
Industry
December 8, 2022
Michigan Non-profit Launched Shocking Free Slot Play Ad
Supporters of gambling addiction recovery admitted to WBZ that they had been “shocked” when they discovered that the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health advertised free slot play. MACGH’s Advocacy and Policy The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) is a private non-profit organization, which was founded in 1983, and is dedicated to helping […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
Penn’s Massachusetts License Uncertain Due to Responsible Gaming Concerns
Penn Entertainment, the newest owner of Barstool sportsbook, encountered difficulties during the license application process for its Plainridge Park Casino venue in Massachusetts. The state’s gambling commission conducted a thorough investigation sparked by a series of controversies connected to the operator. While the group was supposed to reach a consensus during its latest meeting, members […]
Casino
December 2, 2022
Wynn Resorts Ltd Finalizes Sale of Encore Boston Harbor
US casino giant Wynn Resorts Limited has completed the sale of its integrated resort in Massachusetts, Encore Boston Harbor. The news came early on Friday, and the move is part of the company’s plans to increase its war chest as it pivots towards new projects. The property was sold to Realty Income Corporation for $1.7 […]
Business
November 22, 2022
Bet365 Inks Deal with Raynham Park Sportsbook in Massachusetts
Raynham Park Sportsbook announced a new partnership with one of the largest online sports betting companies, bet365. Details of the new collaboration emerged Tuesday and will see be365 introduce mobile sports betting in Massachusetts. Raynham Park Joins Forces with bet365 Under the terms of the new partnership, bet365 is expected to operate via a tethered […]
Casino
November 17, 2022
Massachusetts Tribal Leader Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison over Corruption
The former leader of Mashpee Wampanoags has been convicted of accepting bribes in the form of exercise equipment and a weekend stay at a luxury hotel, and misusing funds earmarked for the tribe. The bribe and money were proffered by an architectural firm that was working with the tribe to build a new casino. The […]
Industry
November 17, 2022
Massachusetts GGR Up to $97 Million in October
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has released a revenue report for the month of October 2022, according to which the state’s three gambling centers, namely Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor, generated a total of $97.3 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in October. The data shows a 1% increase year-over-year and […]
Casino
November 11, 2022
Encore Boston Harbor Fell Short of Reaching 50% Female Staff Target
According to a new report from the University of Massachusetts, Boston casino resort Encore Boston Harbor has reached all of its targets for hiring people of color and local residents but has just missed its target for the percentage of female employees it wanted to include in its workforce. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Praised Encore […]
Sports
November 11, 2022
MA Regulator Changes Licensing Rules for Horse Racing and Simulcasting Tracks
At a meeting that took place on November 10, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission decided to change the requirement for horse racing and simulcasting tracks to submit their sports betting applications before the deadline of November 21 and instead accept their bids on a rolling basis. Racetracks and Simulcasting Tracks Will Submit Sports Betting Applications on […]
Industry
October 20, 2022
MGC Reports 29 Betting Operator Hopefuls Submitted Surveys
Massachusetts is preparing to go ahead with sports wagering and there is surely no shortage of applicants. In fact, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced on Wednesday that there are 29 applicants who wish to be part of the Bay State’s upcoming regulated betting market, making it one of the biggest number of operators to have […]
