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Legislators advances sports betting bill in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Sports Betting Effort Has Miles To Go Before Finish Line

Massachusetts legislators advance sports betting bill, but there are many details to work out before it ever comes to a vote.

Posted on: April 26, 2022 | | Brant James

Sports betting in Massachusetts has found new support.

Massachusetts Attorney General Throws Support Behind Gaming Bill

Massachusetts Attorney General supports the expansion of gambling in the Commonwealth, plus other gubernatorial hopefuls also back measure.

Posted on: April 1, 2022 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Wynn Sells Encore Boston Harbor In United Arab Emirates

Wynn Sells Encore Boston Harbor, Eyes Development In United Arab Emirates

During its fourth-quarter earnings call, Wynn announced it would be selling its Massachusetts casino, Encore Boston Harbor, for $1.7 billion.

Posted on: February 17, 2022 | | Nicholaus Garcia

Skyline of Boston Massachusetts At Dawn For Senator Discussing Sports Betting News

Massachusetts Senator Running For Lieutenant Gov. Says Sports Betting Still Has Momentum

Sen. Eric Lesser, who announced he will run for Lt. Gov., anticipates sports betting could be legalized before Election Day in November.

Posted on: January 12, 2022 | | Nicholaus Garcia

New Tribe Says Casino is NOT Off The Table Massachusetts Skyline

Newly Certified Massachusetts Tribe Says Casino Is Not Off The Table

A newly affirmed Massachusetts tribe wants its members to reconsider plans to develop a casino, including the options for a bingo hall.

Posted on: January 11, 2022 | | Nicholaus Garcia

PlayUSA Rewind: Poker Returns To MGM Springfield In Limited Capacity

In the latest US gambling news, MGM Springfield announced it will bring back live poker in a limited capacity, plus more betting news.

Posted on: August 25, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia

PlayUSA Rewind: Caesars Inks Deal For Louisiana Superdome’s New Name

Let’s kick off this week’s PlayUSA Rewind with some notable sports highlights. NFL training camp begins July 27, the 2021 Summer Olympics are in full swing, the Chicago White Sox are 8.5 games ahead in the AL Central, and the Chicago Cubs remain 8.5 games behind the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. This week, sports betting talks end in Maine, Chicago […]

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Nicholaus Garcia