Location: Massachusetts

09/18/22 10:48 PM

Developer hopes to revive thoroughbred horse racing in central Massachusetts

  • Jon Chesto, The Boston Globe
Developer Richard Fields likes to explain his quixotic quest for a thoroughbred racetrack in Massachusetts with sailing terms, not... more
09/15/22 11:34 PM

Massachusetts reports $92M in slot, table game revenue for August, for a $25M tax haul

  • Jim Kinney, masslive.com
MGM Springfield reported nearly $22 million in total revenue from slot machines and table games for the month of August, up a bit from the... more
09/15/22 11:30 PM

Temporary sports betting licenses could be pulled due to cap in Massachusetts law

  • Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald
The head of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is warning against potential “significant impacts” that could stem from issuing... more
09/13/22 10:36 PM

Massachusetts Gaming Commission hears from addiction experts, learns little sports betting research exists

  • Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald
The state Gaming Commission got an earful Tuesday. “This was very informative. I’ve taken more notes today than I think... more
09/13/22 2:00 PM

Aristocrat Gaming strikes partnership deal with New England Patriots

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
Aristocrat Gaming Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership with the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium. As an Official Partner... more
09/12/22 10:05 PM

Massachusetts completes project to put responsible gaming software on all slots

  • Jill R. Dorson, Sports Handle
When Massachusetts gaming regulators and Encore Boston Harbor on Monday rolled out the “Play My Way” responsible gaming... more
09/12/22 7:21 PM

Massachusetts: UMass Amherst reviews the impacts of legal sports betting

  • Emma McCorkindale, WWLP
Legal sports betting in Massachusetts is expected to have “far less impact economically” than the state’s two other legal... more
09/11/22 4:43 PM

Massachusetts: Mayflower Marathon food drive finds new home at MGM Springfield

  • Will Katcher, masslive.com
One of the largest annual food drives in New England has found its new home. The Mayflower Marathon will partner with the MGM Springfield... more
09/10/22 6:28 PM

Sports betting grew without being legal in Massachusetts; bettors primarily young, educated males

  • Jim Kinney, masslive.com
One in five Massachusetts residents bets on sports, a figure that’s grown from about 13% in 2014 and roughly tracks business in... more
09/08/22 7:10 PM

Massachusetts: Betting regulators address expectations as NFL kicks off

  • Colin A. Young, State House News Service
Interest in sports betting is high as a new NFL season kicks off Thursday night, but the regulators on the Gaming Commission spoke to eager... more