Business
February 25, 2022
NESN Reportedly Has Plans to Drop Sports Content for Sports Betting Content
Sports betting still isn’t legal in Massachusetts, despite multiple attempts. Some lawmakers and lobbyists have tried for years to find approval; however, resistance has been overwhelming. This isn’t going to stop a regional TV sports network based in the state from dropping a couple of its popular sports shows in favor of sports betting content. […]
Business
February 16, 2022
Encore Boston Harbor the Latest to Become an REIT Property
Encore Boston Harbor is the latest gaming property to fall victim to the real estate investment trust (REIT) takeover. Wynn Resorts will sell the Massachusetts casino’s land and real property to Realty Income for $1.7 billion in cash. As is standard in REIT transactions, Wynn will continue to operate the property. Wynn Unloads Encore Real […]
Industry
February 15, 2022
Massachusetts Governor Continues Pro-Sports Betting Campaign
Many lawmakers in the US have a misguided perception of their responsibilities. They believe their decisions should be based on what they want – not on what their constituents want. A poll last year by David A. Paleologos Associates showed that 72% of surveyed residents support legalized sports betting. However, in the state’s capital, many […]
Poker
February 2, 2022
Encore Boston Harbor Has Poker Again, But Players Feel Ripped Off
Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor’s poker room has reopened for business. This is a great move that should have been cause for celebration in the poker community. However, the relaunch has been hampered by limited seating and a rake that some players feel is robbery. Encore Loses Support for Poker Encore shut down poker in […]
Legal
February 1, 2022
Former Mashpee Wampanoag Chair’s Casino Bribery Trial Set to Begin
Federal authorities have set a trial date in a case against the ex-chair of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Cedric Cromwell is charged with bribery and extortion, as well as filing false tax returns related to the tribe’s casino projects. He will have his chance to respond to the allegations in court this April. Tribal Boss […]
Casino
January 13, 2022
Wynn Resorts Halts Development Plans Across Encore Boston Harbor in Everett
Wynn Resorts has decided to pause its development plans for Encore Boston Harbor, located in Everest, a Wednesday statement by an official of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGA) explains. The development plans include restaurants, a parking garage, and an entertainment venue. Reevaluation is Set to Take Place The MGA chief of community affairs, Joe Delaney, […]
Sports
January 12, 2022
Massachusetts Business Owners Call for Sports Betting Legislation
Massachusetts has been falling behind in the big push for sports betting legalization in the United States. To try and fix things, 90-odd small business owners have sent a letter to the State Senate in the hopes of convincing legislators to finally pursue a course of action that will result in the legalization of sports […]
Sports
January 6, 2022
Massachusetts Sports Betting Should Be a Priority, According to Eric Lesser
Massachusetts’ number of governor candidates is on the rise after its current governor, Charlie Baker, officially announced that he will not run for a third term last month. Eric Lesser, who is planning to be on the Democratic ticket and currently works as a state lawmaker, thinks that sports betting in the state should become […]
Casino
January 3, 2022
VIP Gambler Picks Bone with MGM Springfield over Missing $21K
A high roller gambler from New Jersey has made the headlines over close to $21,000, which the person claims went missing from his room at the MGM Springfield in Massachusetts. The property has denied the accusations, arguing that the semi-professional blackjack and poker player had checked out when the money was reported gone, MassLive.com first […]
Sports
November 22, 2021
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Probe Sports Betting in New Study
The Massachusetts State Senate is not convinced that sports betting would be best for the state, but then again, the state’s Gaming Commission has decided to go ahead with a study that will probe the benefits of introducing a legalized sports betting framework in the Bay State. While Massachusetts pushed through with a bill to legalize sports […]