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Massachusetts Town Wants Seat At The Sports Betting Table
Sports betting, in one form or another, will eventually come to Massachusetts. The pastime could even be legalized this year, as the state’s legislative session effectively lasts through December. To date, most of the legislature’s 19 different sports betting proposals have been structured around limiting the activity to area casinos and online portals. However, small businesses in the state have lately been angling for a cut of the action.  Massachusetts Gaming12/5/2019
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Mass. OK’s Suffolk Downs betting plan with FanDuel
(Massachusetts) -- Most sports betting remains illegal in Massachusetts. But the two major forms of wagering that are permitted here — daily fantasy sports and...
11/26/2019
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Addiction Researchers: To Treat Problem Gambling, Train More Counselors
(Massachusetts) -- As part of the state's casino rollout, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health hired researchers to look at whether there's enough...
11/16/2019
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Oldest And Newest Massauchesetts Casinos Struggle in Q3
(Massachusetts) -- The newest and oldest casinos in Massachusetts struggled to make a buck in October, while in six months the estate of MGM Resorts had its best showing.
11/15/2019
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Plainridge has its slowest month yet as casino competition increases
(Massachusetts) -- It was another uneven month for Massachusetts casinos in October, with the Plainridge Park slots facility recording its slowest month since opening in...
11/10/2019
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Our Opinion: Too many casinos spoil the windfall
(Massachusetts) -- When Claude Rains' Captain Renaud closes down Rick's in "Casablanca" he professes to be "shocked" that gambling has been...
11/8/2019
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Plainridge Park Casino brought ‘significant economic benefits’ to Eastern Massachusetts, bolstered employment, UMass Amherst study says
(Massachusetts) -- A long-range study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst says construction of the Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville brought...
11/7/2019
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Study updates impacts of Plainridge Park Casino
(Massachusetts) -- The Plainridge Park Casino has created job opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, among other economic benefits, without an increase in...
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UMass Amherst study updates impacts of Plainridge Park Casino
(Massachusetts) -- The Plainridge Park Casino has created job opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, among other economic benefits, without an increase in...
11/5/2019
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Proposed Region C casino license in Southeastern Mass. crippled by market over-saturation, political in-fighting
(Massachusetts) -- Eight years after it was created, Massachusetts’ third full-scale casino license for the southeastern region, remains unclaimed. The lead contender...
11/4/2019
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Massachusetts casinos keep missing their revenue targets. What’s wrong?
(Massachusetts) -- During the years of debate over whether to allow casinos in Massachusetts, proponents invariably returned to this point: The state was losing out on a...
11/1/2019
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Portsmouth voters to have their say on Keno gaming
(Massachusetts) -- In addition to choosing a new City Council, when residents head to the polls Tuesday, they will also be voting on three ballot questions. The one...
10/31/2019
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Sisterhood in the Brotherhood: Fighting Sex Discrimination in Construction
(Massachusetts) -- Stephanie Stephens grew up near Springfield, Massachusetts. She joined the Army at 17 and served for three years, including two combat deployments to...
10/30/2019
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‘Inside The Edge’ Humanizes The Romanticized World of Professional Gambling
(USA) -- I’m not what you’d call a “winning” blackjack player. I couldn’t count cards if my life depended on it and being dealt an ace...
10/28/2019
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Massachusetts study raises concerns gambling addiction among working-class Asian immigrants
(Massachusetts) -- A study released last week raises concerns about the lack of multilingual entertainment and culturally sensitive counseling in Chinatown, suggesting...
10/26/2019
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ICYMI: Regulators want briefing on Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s casino status
(Massachusetts) -- Gaming regulators want to know the exact status of federal litigation around the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s quest to secure land in trust before...
10/25/2019
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Study calls for addressing Asian American gambling addiction
(Massachusetts) -- A new study is recommending Massachusetts officials address gambling addiction in Asian American communities. Researchers with the University of...
10/23/2019
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Wareham Slots, Horse Track Plan Pitched To Lawmakers
(Massachusetts) -- Local officials and a developer pitched lawmakers Tuesday on a bill that would pave the way for a planned horse track and gambling facility in Wareham...
10/18/2019
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The Short List Looks Ahead To The Greenfield, Mass., Mayoral Race
(Massachusetts) -- In our look back at news of the week, we check in on the mayoral race in Greenfield, Massachusetts. There's an open seat after the incumbent, Bill...
10/17/2019
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OP/ED: Hold all bets
(Massachusetts) -- Maybe the rapid expansion of legalized gambling in Massachusetts isn’t the jackpot everyone thought it was going to be. And that has...
10/15/2019
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Sept. gaming revenue figures released for state's three casinos
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has released September gaming revenue numbers for the state's three casinos.
10/12/2019
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Gaming regulators size up first license renewal
(Massachusetts) -- A couple of months after opening a second resort casino and celebrating a full year of another, the Gaming Commission has turned its attention to...
10/11/2019
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No clear odds on legal sports betting in Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- It’s been a year and a half since a U.S. Supreme Court ruling gave states the ability to allow sports betting programs and so far about a dozen...
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OP/ED: Lottery holds up well to new competition
(Massachusetts) -- So much for concerns that legalized casino gambling would dent the revenue stream known as the Massachusetts Lottery. The lottery recorded $1.104...
10/7/2019
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Rowley resident wants to slow down race track
(Massachusetts) -- A Dodge Road resident wants the selectmen to take a deliberate approach when they review a proposed horse racing track proposed on 284 acres in town....
10/4/2019
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Forum To Highlight Successes On Diversity In Construction
(Massachusetts) -- The building of the $2.5 billion Encore Boston Harbor casino saw more women work on the job site than any other construction project in Massachusetts...
9/29/2019
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Revenue at Mass. casinos: two up, two down
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts’ two major casinos are reporting gambling revenue increases while the state’s smallest and oldest gambling hall’s...
9/26/2019
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MGM Springfield loses nearly 200 employees to Encore Boston Harbor
(Massachusetts) -- MGM Springfield has lost nearly 200 full-time employees who were recruited by Encore Boston Harbor before it opened in July, according to MGM...
9/25/2019
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As sports betting looms in Massachusetts, will your local bar be getting in on the action?
(Massachusetts) -- Paul DeFranzo has been playing Keno for as long as he can remember. A $5 bet while out to dinner, or a $10 bet while watching the game at a local bar...
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With slots revenues lagging, casinos seek to put a new spin on an old game
(Massachusetts) -- On a recent weekday morning, there were plenty of slot machines available at the Encore Boston Harbor casino, with their flashing lights, inviting...
9/23/2019
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Wareham Developer Proposes Slots for Ex-Horse Track
(Massachusetts) -- The plans for a mixed-use development with a horse track and gambling hall in Wareham now envision a slots parlor at the site rather than a small-...
9/22/2019
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With slots revenues lagging, casinos seek to put a new spin on an old game
(Massachusetts) -- On a recent weekday morning, there were plenty of slot machines available at the Encore Boston Harbor casino, with their flashing lights, inviting...
9/19/2019
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Encore Boston Harbor Revenue Up 8%, MGM Springfield $144M Short Of Expectations
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts’ two biggest casinos both posted revenue gains in August, but it still wasn’t enough for one to hit a first-year revenue...
9/17/2019
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MA gaming facilities paid $24.3M in August taxes
(Massachusetts) -- The state's coffers are expected to grow by about $24.3 million after the three expanded gambling facilities in the state pulled in about $86...
9/16/2019
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Encore Boston Harbor has best month, MGM Springfield struggles
(Massachusetts) -- Wynn Resorts’ new Massachusetts casino had its best month yet in August, while the state’s two other gaming operators do their best to...
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Revenues up at Wynn, MGM casinos but down at Plainridge Park
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts’ two major casinos are reporting gambling revenue increases while the state’s smallest and oldest gambling hall’s...
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State received $24.3 million in taxes from casinos in August
(Massachusetts) -- The state's coffers are expected to grow by about $24.3 million after the three expanded gambling facilities in the state pulled in about $86...
9/15/2019
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Legal Massachusetts Sports Betting: Don’t Bet On It This Year
(Massachusetts) -- Those looking to legally bet on the New England Patriots this Sunday in Massachusetts will have to cross state lines in order to do so. This will...
9/14/2019
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UMass Amherst Researchers Release New Findings in Groundbreaking Gambling Study
(Massachusetts) -- New findings released Sept. 12 from a groundbreaking gambling study by a University of Massachusetts Amherst research team show that out-of-state...
9/13/2019
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Brockton casino denied again by gaming commission
(Massachusetts) -- A casino still may not be in the cards for Brockton. The developers behind a proposed casino at the Brockton Fairgrounds had no luck before the...
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Brockton Casino Developer Suggests He’ll Drop Proposal
(Massachusetts) -- The billionaire casino developer who has been pushing for years to build a casino in Brockton suggested that he will drop his efforts after the...
9/12/2019
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Gaming commission declines to reconsider Brockton casino project
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday refused to reconsider its 2016 denial of a proposed casino in Brockton, leaving no project with a...
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Mass. Gaming Commission Won't Review Its Denial Of Brockton's Casino Proposal
(Massachusetts) -- The billionaire casino developer who has been pushing for years to build a casino in Brockton suggested that he will drop his efforts after the...
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No luck: Brockton casino denied again by gaming commission
(Massachusetts) -- A casino still may not be in the cards for Brockton. The developers behind a proposed casino at the Brockton Fairgrounds had no luck before the...
9/11/2019
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Are Massachusetts casinos keeping gambling dollars in the state?
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts may be recapturing some of the revenue that for years flowed to casinos elsewhere, according to a statewide study in which participants...
9/7/2019
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LETTER: Wareham residents will have their say on proposed gaming-horse racing proposal
(Massachusetts) -- To the Editor, In regard to the NOTOS’s Groups proposed casino, horse track and hotel complex, I have been hearing comments from my friends and...
9/6/2019
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More People Can Bet Legally This Football Season - Not In Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- The professional football season kicks off this week, but Massachusetts residents looking to place a legal wager on a game without traveling out-of-...
9/4/2019
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MGM Springfield Supporting Lawmaker Says Casinos Are Not Economic ‘Silver Bullet’ for Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- A Massachusetts lawmaker who has been a supporter of MGM Springfield said over the weekend that casino gaming is not going to be the engine to the...
8/30/2019
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Have Encore, MGM, and other casinos saturated the market?
(Massachusetts) -- Here’s the last word that casino executives in Southern New England want to hear right now: saturation. They had better get used to it. As of...
8/29/2019
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Don’t count on legal sports gambling in Mass. this football season
(Massachusetts) -- Hoping to place a legal wager on the Patriots this season in Massachusetts? Don’t bet on it. Massachusetts lawmakers say they are in no rush to...
8/28/2019
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New $34 Million Municipal Complex in Plainville Improves Town Services and Enhances Health and Wellbeing of Emergency First Responders
(Massachusetts) -- At a recent Massachusetts Gaming Commission public meeting, Plainville officials presented gaming commissioners with details about the Town’s...
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Revenue dips at Plainridge as new casino opens in Everett
(Massachusetts) -- While most of the attention has been on lost revenue at Twin River Casino in Rhode Island, Plainridge Park Casino also suffered a dip in income in...
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After a hot year, Mass. Lottery sales cool off in July
(Massachusetts) -- After posting record revenue and profit figures last fiscal year, sales and profit dipped at the Massachusetts Lottery as almost every product offered...
8/26/2019
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BLOG: Massachusetts law about gambling and sport betting
(Massachusetts) -- In the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling which places the responsibility of regulation of online sports betting to the states in the US,...
8/21/2019
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Quincy Developer Proposes $300M Casino, Horse Track For Wareham
(Massachusetts) -- Casino competition is heating up in the last Massachusetts region awaiting a gambling development. Marina Bay and Granite Links Golf Club developer...
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Casino-racetrack proposed for Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- A high-profile Massachusetts developer has floated a proposal for a casino in the southeastern corner of the state that would also include a one-mile...
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New Massachusetts racino proposal likely dead on arrival
(Massachusetts) -- A new casino proposal for southeastern Massachusetts faces long odds to become a reality, but its connection to the dying sport of kings means it will...
8/20/2019
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$3 Million Proposal Would Bring Horse Racing, Casino to Southeastern Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- A group led by a high-profile developer on Tuesday announced a proposal to build a horse track, hotel and casino in Wareham, Massachusetts. If given...
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Developer to seek law change allowing gaming in Wareham project
(Massachusetts) -- A developer from the family behind the Marina Bay complex and Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy is expected Tuesday to announce plans for a mixed-use...
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Here is what’s planned at the $300M Wareham casino and racetrack
(Massachusetts) -- Notos Group LLC, a real-estate development partnership led by Quincy’s Thomas P. O’Connell, is pitching a $300 million mixed-use project...
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Wareham gaming proposal gets cool reception
(Massachusetts) -- A QUINCY DEVELOPER with an interesting Wareham racino proposal called on the Legislature to revisit the state’s gaming statute, but early...
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Longtime lottery employee fired for allegedly cashing unsold winning scratch tickets
(Massachusetts) -- longtime sales supervisor for the Massachusetts State Lottery was fired Tuesday after he was seen cashing winning instant tickets, a state official...
8/19/2019
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Quincy developer unveils horse track, casino plan for Wareham
(Massachusetts) -- In the Great Casino Race, one part of the state was left behind: Southeastern Massachusetts. That might be about to change. A Quincy developer is...
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Gaming-horse racing project proposal for Wareham
(Massachusetts) -- Development partnership The Notos Group LLC is announcing a major Southeastern Massachusetts economic development project in Wareham that includes...
8/16/2019
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Encore Boston Harbor easily leads Commonwealth; $49 million first-month haul more than double Springfield GGR
(Massachusetts) -- With first-week figures coming out last month and the gambling landscape on the East Coast becoming increasingly competitive, it’s not...
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State's 3 casinos paid $23M in taxes in 1st month all open
(Massachusetts) -- Gambling regulators say Massachusetts took in more than $23 million in taxes during the first full month in which all three of the state's...
8/15/2019
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Mass. Casinos Generate $81 Million in July
(Massachusetts) -- The three casinos in Massachusetts cumulatively generated $81.4 million in revenue last month from hundreds of millions in wagers and Encore Boston...
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MGM Springfield gambling receipts rebound in July; Encore Boston Harbor gross gaming revenues more than double Springfield haul
(Massachusetts) -- MGM Springfield’s gross gambling revenue rebounded slightly in July, the casino’s first full month of competing with the larger Encore...
8/11/2019
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Bid to bring horse racing back to Berkshires faces hurdles
(Massachusetts) -- The owners of the now-closed Suffolk Downs in Boston are stepping up efforts to bring live horse racing to the Berkshires for the first time in more...
8/9/2019
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As The Horse Racing Industry Eyes The Berkshires, Questions Swirl
(Massachusetts) -- Berkshire leaders are considering the return of horseracing to Great Barrington. The possibility is raising a number of questions. The long dormant...
8/2/2019
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Lifetime ban available to compulsive gamblers who can't resist entering state casinos
(Massachusetts) -- Ray Fluette has spent his casino career watching people win -- and lose. "They couldn't even tell you how much they're winning or losing...
8/1/2019
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Pacheco: Raynham Park should get sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- It came down to the wire, with the state Legislature missing the deadline for the second year in a row to renew racing and simulcast wagering in...
7/31/2019
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Everett, Partners Receive Several Gaming Commission Grants
(Massachusetts) -- The City and its partners received more than $1 million in community mitigation grants from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last week...
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Massachusetts Legislative Inaction Threatens Simulcasts
(Massachusetts) -- In a scenario all too familiar, Massachusetts legislators were in a stalemate July 31 as the deadline approached to extend the statute legalizing all...
7/30/2019
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Casinos, by the numbers: How Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield stack up against Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Plainridge Park and Twin River
(Massachusetts) -- When Encore Boston Harbor opened its doors at the end of June, it marked the sixth casino within about an hour drive for some residents in...
7/29/2019
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AUDIO: Governor Baker on the future of sports betting in Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- Governor Baker joined the Greg Hill Show for the first time on WEEI and discussed the future of sports betting in Massachusetts.
7/22/2019
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Can you bet and play online casino in Massachusetts?
(Massachusetts) -- When it comes to online gambling, Massachusetts is one of the more progressive states. Lawmakers in the state are steadily behind an expansion of the...
7/21/2019
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BOSTON GLOBE: Holding the line on casino expansion
(Massachusetts) -- Yes, Massachusetts can have too much of a good thing — especially if that “good thing” is casino gambling. The latest numbers are in...
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Local officials back expansion of Plainridge with table games
(Massachusetts) -- Local officials are getting behind a bill that would allow the state Gaming Commission to permit table games at Plainridge Park Casino. Despite the...
7/20/2019
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Gaming Industry Adding to Better Outlook for Massachusetts Job Numbers
(Massachusetts) -- Casino operators, including Wynn Resorts, are playing an increasingly important role in job creation in Massachusetts, helping keep the commonwealth...
7/18/2019
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Casino Mitigation Funds Denied For CATV Studio Move
(Massachusetts) -- Casino regulators in Massachusetts have rejected a request for help on behalf of Springfield’s community access television station. Facing eviction by...
7/17/2019
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Plainridge Park Table Games Discussion Heats Up, Lawmakers Say Critical for Casino Competitiveness
(Massachusetts) -- The Plainridge Park Casino, the sole slots-only Category 2 gaming facility in Massachusetts, needs inclusion of table games to remain relevant, some...
7/16/2019
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Southeast Mass. lawmakers push for table games at Plainridge Park
(Massachusetts) -- A clutch of lawmakers from the southeastern region painted a rosy picture of Massachusetts in the legal gambling era and asked the Joint Committee on...
7/15/2019
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Push for Plainridge table games meets resistance from Hopkinton family
(Massachusetts) -- Eight years after Massachusetts legalized casino gambling and while lawmakers are weighing further expansions of gaming, a Hopkinton couple told...
7/5/2019
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OP/ED: Time to get into the online lottery game
(Massachusetts) -- We either get the lottery online now or miss the boat completely. This Monday, Mass Lottery Executive Director Michael Sweeney and State Treasurer...
7/4/2019
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New England casinos battle for high-rollers
(New England) -- There has never been a better time for gaming in New England. The recent launch of Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, and the opening of MGM Springfield...
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How to make gambling more safe for the consumer
(Massachusetts) -- Many Gaming Associations have made revisions in their set of standard rules to address the various sports betting issues. It incorporates publicising...
6/30/2019
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Push to move Massachusetts Lottery online forging ahead
(Massachusetts) -- The push to move the Massachusetts State Lottery online is forging ahead. A legislative committee will hold a public hearing Monday on bills related...
6/28/2019
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Revives Region C Casino Consideration Following Encore Boston Harbor Opening
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is once again considering the Region C license, the third and final destination casino property the state...
6/19/2019
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Massachusetts Town Wants Seat At The Sports Betting Table
(Massachusetts) -- Sports betting, in one form or another, will eventually come to Massachusetts. The pastime could even be legalized this year, as the state’s...
6/18/2019
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Massachusetts’ GameSense program has enrolled 571 people looking for help with gambling addiction since launching
(Massachusetts) -- It’s not the dazzling billboards or the sheer volume of casinos that turns the temptation to gamble into a costly, nagging habit, but often the...
6/17/2019
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Issues Request for Response Seeking Research Services
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission just released a Request for Response (RFR) to solicit bid proposals for research services to support the MGC, the...
6/15/2019
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Michael Mathis: Sports betting in Massachusetts will offer unique opportunities (Guest viewpoint)
(Massachusetts) -- Can you feel it? It’s game time in Massachusetts. Our resilient Bruins battled to try and bring home another Stanley Cup. Our beloved Red Sox...
6/14/2019
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Massachusetts Lottery has awarded four $1 million scratch ticket prizes in the last 10 days
(Massachusetts) -- June has been a good month to buy a scratch ticket. The Massachusetts Lottery announced four $1 million winners over the last 10 days, pushing the...
6/8/2019
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Springfield casino advisory committee member says its inaugural meeting is ‘long overdue’
(Massachusetts) -- An 11-member advisory committee, established earlier this year by the city to review operations at the MGM Springfield casino, has yet to meet. City...
6/5/2019
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Local small business owners want in on sports betting once it’s legalized
(Massachusetts) -- A group of small business owners wants in on the sports betting action in Massachusetts, once it’s legalized. All of the bars and restaurant...
6/3/2019
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State funding study on elderly and gambling at Plainridge
(Massachusetts) -- On any given afternoon, the slot machines at Plainridge Park Casino are populated largely by older adults who make up a key market segment for the...
5/31/2019
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Mass. officials worried about Rhode Island gambling competition
(Massachusetts) -- Like a battlefield general reviewing troop placement before a fight with a neighboring army, state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, held up a map and walked...
5/29/2019
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Betting notes: DeLeo wants floor vote on sports bill
(Massachusetts) -- THERE ARE SCORES of variables for lawmakers to consider as they put together a regulatory scheme to legalize sports betting, but Speaker Robert DeLeo...
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Delaware North wants a piece of pro sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- Executives from DraftKings and the state's three licensed resort casino and slot machine venues in Massachusetts are angling to corner the...
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Massachusetts Casinos Support Stand-Alone Mobile Sports Betting
(Massachusetts) -- Months after a bevy of sports betting bills were filed in Massachusetts, state lawmakers finally heard from stakeholders in a two-day hearing in...
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Sports betting plan aired again
(Massachusetts) -- Beacon Hill leaders are looking to get a piece of the action following last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized wagers on...
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Councilor Worried About Impact Casino Will Have on Seniors
(Massachusetts) -- NBoston City Councilor Althea Garrison is worried about the impact casinos will have on Boston residents especially senior citizens. During the last...
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Critics tell lawmakers online gaming has health, social costs
(Massachusetts) -- Not enough attention is being paid to the social and public health consequences of legalizing sports betting, particularly the ability to place wagers...
5/28/2019
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Casinos, DraftKings make pitch for sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- The three casinos of Massachusetts are making their case about why they and fantasy sports firms should handle the digital sports books together as...
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Casinos, DraftKings voice differing views on sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- Gambling companies are voicing differing views on how best to regulate sports betting as state lawmakers hold hearings on legalizing the industry in...
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How much money would legalized sports betting bring into Massachusetts?
(Massachusetts) -- If sports betting is legalized in Massachusetts, how much money could it raise? The answer depends on what exactly is allowed and how high the tax...
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Massachusetts Casinos Want Sports Betting Exclusivity, Low Tax Rates
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts gaming operators submitted their legal sports betting proposals to state lawmakers Monday. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the statehouse will...
5/27/2019
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Casinos and daily fantasy industries get on same page about sports bets
(Massachusetts) -- Key players in the state’s gambling industry are aligning on major aspects of how legalized sports betting could work in Massachusetts,...
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Massachusetts casinos release sports betting wishlist: legal, moderately taxed and reserved for them
(Massachusetts) -- As the Massachusetts legislature prepares to debate the legalization of sports betting, the state’s casino companies are putting their cards on...
5/26/2019
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Massachusetts Statehouse Hearing to Focus on Sports Betting
(Massachusetts) -- A pair of hearings at the Statehouse this week will focus on the best way to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts as state lawmakers work to...
5/25/2019
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Massachusetts lawmakers to hold hearings on legalized sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- How best to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts will be the focus of a pair of hearings at the Statehouse this week as lawmakers work to tackle...
5/23/2019
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Issues $100,000 Fine to MGM Springfield
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has issued a $100,000 fine to MGM Springfield for repeated noncompliance with provisions designed to protect and...
5/20/2019
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Watchdog: Time to clean house at Massachusetts Gaming Commission
(Massachusetts) -- The state’s beleaguered gaming commissioners are being played “like minor leaguers” and need to do their jobs — or be entirely...
5/19/2019
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THE ARGUMENT: Should Massachusetts allow betting on professional sports?
(Massachusetts) -- Gambling is not a new phenomenon in Massachusetts. In fact, we have a well-established tradition that includes horse racing, the Lottery, simulcasting...
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Time Is Running Out For New England Sports Betting Expansion
(Massachusetts) -- The northeast region as a whole was quick to see states like New Jersey and Delaware exceed financial expectations for legal sports betting, but the...
5/16/2019
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Key lawmakers undecided on sports betting legalization
(Massachusetts) -- Will Massachusetts bettors be able to plunk down a legal wager on the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots when they take the field week one...
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Beacon Hill lawmakers drag their feet on sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- The state Legislature is unlikely to decide whether to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts before the fall, two key lawmakers said Thursday. That...
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Who Gets A Piece Of The Action If Legal Sports Betting Comes To Mass.?
(Massachusetts) -- Casino gambling begins in Greater Boston next month, and another form of wagering could be next. State lawmakers are considering multiple bills that...
5/12/2019
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Researchers seek to gauge impact of gambling parlors on nearby seniors
(Massachusetts) -- Seniors are among the most loyal customers of casinos. But with limited income, fewer social outlets, and plenty of time on their hands, some older...
5/7/2019
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Are there enough gamblers to keep Bay State casinos in business?
(Massachusetts) -- The first casino in the Boston area is set to begin operations on June 23 when the Encore Boston Harbor plans to open its doors. At $2.6 billion, the...
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Gambling at gaming school
(Massachusetts) -- Encore Boston Harbor will employ nearly 6,000 employees. To help meet the unprecedented need the casino has partnered with Cambridge College to create...
5/2/2019
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RUDDOCK: Massachusetts Provides The Roadmap For Expanding Gambling The Right Way
(Massachusetts) -- Casino gambling has taken the state of Massachusetts on a rollercoaster ride since it joined the ranks of casino states back in 2011. Suffice it to...
4/25/2019
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OP/ED: Lottery and casinos are co-existing well
(Massachusetts) -- One concern about the onset of casino gambling in the Bay State was its effect on the Massachusetts Lottery, which provides needed revenue for cities...
4/21/2019
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March a big money maker for Massachusetts casinos
(Massachusetts) -- March was a good month for the state's two gambling halls; Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield both pulled in more revenue from gaming last...
4/20/2019
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Some items off the table as House takes up state budget
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts House lawmakers preparing for debate on the state's $42.7 billion budget have submitted more than 1,300 amendments to the July 1...
4/11/2019
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OP/ED: Casino hearing a reminder of the downsides of legal gambling
(Massachusetts) -- The larger takeaway from last week's hearing may be the realization of exactly what Massachusetts brought upon itself by legalizing gambling...
4/10/2019
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Sports betting, online lottery out of order in House budget
(Massachusetts) -- Despite the appeal of potential new revenue sources, the House will not wade into debate about expanded gambling during its upcoming budget discussion...
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House proposes a $42.69 billion state budget for fiscal 2020, with more education funding and few new taxes
(Massachusetts) -- The state budget proposed by the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee increases state investments in education, while avoiding most major new...
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Massachusetts House budget puts off decisions on taxes, sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- A $42.7 billion state budget unveiled by House Democratic leaders on Wednesday proposes additional spending on education but pumps the brakes on calls...
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The Boston Globe wants Massachusetts to force out Wynn Resorts CEO
(Massachusetts) -- The Boston Globe believes that Matt Maddox is no longer fit to sit in the big chair at Wynn Resorts. The media outlet has begun a push to try and get...
4/7/2019
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State eyes future of sports wagering
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts sports teams have long made headlines for challenging the rules. While “legal sports wagering” doesn’t have the same...
4/6/2019
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Massachusetts could be first in non-casino sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts sports teams have long made headlines for challenging the rules. While “legal sports wagering” doesn’t have the same...
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LETTER: Casino bill aimed to protect jobs and revenues without saturating market
(Massachusetts) -- We are pleased that the Globe acknowledges in its recent editorial that Plainridge Park Casino is a model gaming operation in the state (“A bad...
4/5/2019
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Bay State in the race for sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts sports teams have long made headlines for challenging the rules. While “legal sports wagering” doesn’t have the same...
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Massachusetts panel to vet Wynn Resorts’ fate with public hearings in mind
(Massachusetts) -- The fate of Wynn Resorts’ $2.6 billion Encore Boston Harbor resort is now in the hands of Massachusetts gambling regulators after they wrapped...
4/3/2019
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Much to learn before Bay State dives into online, sports gambling
(Massachusetts) -- If the state Legislature goes along with a bill proposed by Gov. Charlie Baker, legalized betting on professional sports soon will be available in...
3/31/2019
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Massachusetts edging closer to sports wagering
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts sports teams have long made headlines for challenging the rules. While "legal sports wagering" doesn't have the same ring...
3/30/2019
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How the state’s gaming tax revenue money is spent
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Cultural Council — already facing questions about its spending habits — is in line to receive $714,000 in state gaming...
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Sky’s the limit for Mass Cultural Council junkets
(Massachusetts) -- A state senator backing a bill to funnel casino cash to the free-spending Mass Cultural Council is demanding to know if agency staffers attending 10...
3/27/2019
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A bad bet for Massachusetts: More casino gambling
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts: Don’t become the Catskills by signing off on one too many gleaming new casinos. Oversaturation is the watchword now, as the...
3/26/2019
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Baker wants vote on sports betting before summer recess
(Massachusetts) -- As daily fantasy sports company DraftKings celebrated the opening of its new Boston headquarters Tuesday, the company's leader and Gov. Charlie...
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OP/ED: A bad bet for Massachusetts: More casino gambling
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts: Don’t become the Catskills by signing off on one too many gleaming new casinos. Oversaturation is the watchword now, as the...
3/23/2019
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Legislators: Lottery must have place in online betting
(Massachusetts) -- While lawmakers weigh whether to further expand gaming to allow sports betting and to authorize gambling to legally spread online, the head of the...
3/22/2019
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Lottery's Place Uncertain In Expanded Gambling Debate
(Massachusetts) -- While lawmakers weigh whether to further expand gaming to allow sports betting and to authorize gambling to legally spread online, the head of the...
3/20/2019
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Suffolk Downs Uninterested in Boston Casino Regardless of Wynn Resorts Suitability Outcome
(Massachusetts) -- Suffolk Downs CEO Chip Tuttle tells the Boston Herald that the company won’t be rebidding for the Boston-area casino license regardless of...
3/19/2019
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Mass Cultural Council skips talk of belt-tightening at budget meeting
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Cultural Council reports it is “in good shape” with its budget — especially with casino cash about to flow into...
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Cultural council could get steady flow of casino cash
(Massachusetts) -- The jet-setting Massachusetts Cultural Council — called out for lavish spending on hotels, meals and trips — is in line for a big budget...
3/16/2019
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Mass. Gaming: Gambling revenue up in February
(Massachusetts) -- Gambling revenues in Massachusetts surged in February, according to a report issued Friday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Plainridge Park...
3/15/2019
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DraftKings angling for piece of pro sports betting
(Massachusetts) -- With legislation to legalize and regulate sports betting on the horizon in Massachusetts, representatives from a Boston-based mobile sports wagering...
3/6/2019
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Mass. Lottery could handle sports betting, state treasurer says
(Massachusetts) -- New Hampshire, one of 11 states that offer lottery games online, took in more than $1.3 million in revenue from online sales in its first 12 weeks. In...
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Del Lago aids local non-profits with new giving program
(New York) -- The del Lago Resort & Casino has begun a new program to raise money for local non-profit agencies. The program is called the Community Cash-In. Guests...
2/27/2019
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Sports’ great gamble: Slow roll of inevitability
(Massachusetts) -- The momentum that’s been gathering behind legalized sports betting since last May’s US Supreme Court ruling at times can appear to the...
2/26/2019
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How Malden spends, receives money through the Mass State Lottery
(Massachusetts) -- In fiscal 2018, people spent about $5 billion on lottery games in Massachusetts and won $3.9 billion in prize money. With the remaining amount, the...
2/24/2019
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Sports’ great gamble: Betting is big business
(Massachusetts) -- In this moment of calm between Super Bowl squares and March Madness brackets, take a peak behind the curtain of the fledgling legalized US sports...
2/21/2019
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State to fund redesign of Route 1 in preparation for new casino traffic
(Massachusetts) -- A redesign of Route 1 is in its preliminary stages as the state Gaming Commission anticipates there will be an increase in traffic with the opening of...
2/19/2019
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Bettors give casinos the cold shoulder
(Massachusetts) -- In terms of revenue, January was the worst month in the short history of MGM Springfield and the worst month in almost two years for the slots parlor...
2/18/2019
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Lawsuit Alleges Boston Casino License Process Was Marred By Fraud and Cronyism
(Massachusetts) -- Amended complaints in an ongoing lawsuit filed by Sterling Suffolk Racecourse against Las Vegas casino giant Wynn Resorts claim that the license...
2/16/2019
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Justice ruling throws snake eyes for online lottery
(Massachusetts) -- When it comes to the Lottery’s bid to sell its products online, State Treasurer Deb Goldberg must feel that all the stars are aligned against...
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Casino Mitigation Funds Sought For 'The Loop' Bus Service
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts casino regulators are being asked to help fund the expansion of a free bus service linking the MGM Springfield casino with the city...
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Massachusetts Bar Owners Form Group To Lobby For Place In Sports Betting
(Massachusetts) -- As Massachusetts considers legalizing sports betting, bar owners want in on the action. Angling for a seat at the table as Beacon Hill begins to look...
2/15/2019
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MGC releases January 2019 gross gaming revenue for Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported today that the month of January 2019 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC) and MGM Springfield generated...
2/12/2019
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Want to be a butler? How about a dock master? Encore casino has some interesting job postings
(Massachusetts) -- Looking for a gig? Or perhaps you want to make a sudden — or drastic — career change, and try your hand at something new. The Encore...
2/10/2019
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Rush Street-Backed Venture Raises Stakes in Massachusetts, Splurging $430,000 Lobbying for Brockton Casino
(Massachusetts) -- Mass Gaming and Entertainment — a venture led by Chicago real-estate and casino mogul Neil Bluhm that wants to build a casino in Brockton,...
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Chicopee group pushes for sports betting at small businesses
(Massachusetts) -- A group pushing to allow sports betting in keno parlors licensed by the lottery says the expansion would benefit small business and the state. Fair...
2/8/2019
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Chicago casino magnate bets big on Beacon Hill with lobbying push
(Massachusetts) -- Gambling man Neil Bluhm is placing a big bet on Beacon Hill. The Chicago real estate magnate’s Mass Gaming and Entertainment venture spent $430,...
2/7/2019
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As Massachusetts moves toward legalizing sports betting, bars seek seat at the table
(Massachusetts) -- Beer, pretzels and a bet on the Super Bowl? A group of bars have formed an organization to advocate for inclusion as the state move toward the...
1/28/2019
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission to consider reopening bid process for Region C casino
(Massachusetts) -- The only section of Massachusetts without a casino could possibly see one in the near future if gaming regulators decide to reopen a bidding process...
1/24/2019
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission agrees to further delay decision on third state casino license
(Massachusetts) -- Gambling regulators agreed Thursday that deciding whether to restart the bidding process for the southeastern Massachusetts casino license will have...
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Analysis: Why Baker’s Sports Betting Bill is Best For Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts has jumped back into the nationwide sports betting legalization fray with a flurry of bills introduced earlier this month in Boston....
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Baker’s sports betting bill limits wagers to pro games
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker proposed last week to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts, igniting an already smoldering debate on Beacon Hill over whether...
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Rep. Bud Williams calls for casino revenues to be spent evenly among wards in Springfield, Everett
(Massachusetts) -- State Rep. Bud Williams has filed a bill that would require tax and related revenues received by cities from casinos to be spent evenly among the...
1/23/2019
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Gaming regulators to consider reopening bid process for southeastern Mass. casino
(Massachusetts) -- Gaming regulators are meeting today to discuss the next steps in deciding whether to reopen a bidding process for a southeastern Massachusetts casino...
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Massachusetts Treasurer Insists Lawmakers Include Online Lottery In Gambling Expansion
(Massachusetts) -- The Massachusetts state treasurer has a simple message for lawmakers: If you legalize online sports betting, you better be prepared to authorize the...
1/22/2019
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AUDIO: Governor Baker’s Gamble
(Massachusetts) -- Last week, Gov. Baker floated a proposal that would legalize sports betting in Massachusetts. WGBH Morning Edition Host Joe Mathieu discussed this...
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OP/ED: Stay ahead of curve, legalize sports betting, online Lottery sales
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Baker's proposed legislation legalizing betting on professional sports online and at the state's three licensed casinos reflects an...
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Southeast casino, Wynn lawsuit on Gaming Commission agenda
(Massachusetts) -- The possibility of a third resort casino will be on the table Thursday when state officials meet to discuss how they might move forward with re-...
1/20/2019
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Could Massachusetts Have Legal Sports Gambling By Way Of Governor Baker?
(Massachusetts) -- Though the plan hasn’t been fully developed yet, it is on its way to becoming a real possibility. Governor Charlie Baker announced Thursday,...
1/18/2019
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Opinion: Online gambling a risky wager
(Massachusetts) -- With Gov. Charlie Baker all but green-lighting online gambling in the Bay State, the drawbacks of such a sanctioned recreation should be discussed.
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Our Opinion: Sports wagering coming: You can bet on it
(Massachusetts) -- It wasn't that long ago that the concept of legalized sports betting in Massachusetts was all but inconceivable, but it wasn't that long ago...
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OP/ED: Sports betting: Are we in or are we out?
(Massachusetts) -- Known as a middle-ground type of guy, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker thinks he has the proper solution for the nettlesome issue of sports...
1/17/2019
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Charlie Baker all in on sports betting in Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker wants Massachusetts to pull up a seat at the sports betting table this year, and has drafted his own legislation to make that...
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Charlie Baker announces bill to legalize sports gambling in Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker announced Thursday that he plans to file legislation to legalize bets on professional sports in Massachusetts, following the...
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Gov. Baker Files Bill To Legalize Gambling On Pro Sports In Mass.
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker proposed on Thursday to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts, igniting an already smoldering debate on Beacon Hill over whether...
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Gov. Baker: Legalized Sports Betting Worth the Gamble
(Massachusetts) -- Professional sports betting could soon be a reality in the Bay State. Governor Charlie Baker announced plans on Thursday to file legislation that...
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Legal sports wagering may be coming to Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- States are rushing to legalize wagers on professional sports following last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling, and Massachusetts could be getting a...
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Mass. Gov. Moves To Legalize Sports Betting
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new bill Thursday that would make sports betting legal in the state and add a new tax to already legal...
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker Filing Sports Betting Bill, And DraftKings Apparently Will Like It
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker is introducing his own sports betting bill today in the Massachusetts legislature. Although the bill has not been posted on the...
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Massachusetts governor proposes sports betting law
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker wants Massachusetts to legalize betting on professional sports. The Republican announced Thursday that he will be filing...
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Massachusetts governor proposes sports betting law
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker unveiled a proposal on Thursday that would legalize and tax betting on professional sports online and at casinos in Massachusetts.
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Experts: Sports gambling carries costs
(Massachusetts) -- Gov. Charlie Baker has his sights set on legalizing sports betting in the commonwealth, but some experts say he’s rolling the dice —...
1/16/2019
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Legal sports wagering may be coming to Massachusetts
(Massachusetts) -- States are rushing to legalize wagers on professional sports following last year's U.S. Supreme Court ruling, and Massachusetts could be getting a...
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Lynn senator putting sports betting on the table
(Massachusetts) -- With thousands of fans getting ready to settle into their couches this weekend for the NFL playoffs, one state senator has a proposal ready to make...
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Gaming Revenues Up in Springfield, Down in Connecticut
(Massachusetts) -- After a down month in November, gaming revenues at Massachusetts’ two casinos rebounded in December, delivering nearly $12.3 million to the...
1/15/2019
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Casino revenues rise for the month of December
(Massachusetts) -- Massachusetts' casinos are reporting increased revenues. The state Gaming Commission reported Tuesday that MGM Springfield generated $21.6 million...
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Baker appoints one of his top legal aides to lead Gaming Commission
(Massachusetts) -- Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday named one of his top legal aides, Cathy M. Judd-Stein, as the new leader of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission,...
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Cathy Judd-Stein Named as New Head of Massachusetts Gaming Commission
(Massachusetts) -- Republican Gov. Charlie Baker has named Cathy Judd-Stein as the new head of the state Gaming Commission. She takes the post after former chairman...
1/12/2019
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Senate president to stay away from sports betting legislation because of family conflict
(Massachusetts) -- Sports betting is no longer banned in the United States, and legislation will undoubtedly follow this session on Beacon Hill, where interested...
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Various Entities Interested In Sports Betting If Massachusetts Makes It Legal
(Massachusetts) -- Legal gambling has been expanding for the last several years in the Northeast with the opening of more casinos. The next growth area for gaming is...
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Suffolk Downs’s thoroughbreds could be headed to the Berkshires
(Massachusetts) -- If there is a dark horse in New England’s crowded gambling industry, it would be thoroughbred racing. Suffolk Downs, the region’s last...
1/11/2019
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Various Entities Interested In Sports Betting If Massachusetts Makes It Legal
(Massachusetts) -- Legal gambling has been expanding for the last several years in the Northeast with the opening of more casinos. The next growth area for gaming is...
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