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Brockton casino bid suffers another Massachusetts setback

September 13, 2019

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Licenses, Massachusetts

In Massachusetts and the plan that would see the city of Brockton host a $677 million resort casino has reportedly once again been snubbed by the state’s gambling regulator despite the likelihood that the nearb...

Reconsideration of Brockton, Mass casino on hold until September

K Morrison

July 28, 2018

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Massachusetts

A Thursday decision by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will see a request to reconsider its 2016 rejection of a proposed $700 million casino on the Brockton Fairgrounds (pictured) put on hold until Septembe...

Massachusetts Gaming Commission may revisit Brockton casino bid

Adam Morgan

September 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Licenses, Massachusetts

As the First Light Resort And Casino scheme from the federally-recognized Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe languishes through the courts, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission could be asked to take a second look at the $...

Gaming Commission Chairman believes Massachusetts will benefit greatly from its two new casinos

Renee Kingsley

August 10, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino openings, Taxation, Massachusetts

While there has been a lot of debate and opposition to the proposed MGM Springfield and Wynn Boston Harbor casinos in Massachusetts, Steve Crosby the Gaming Commission Chairman remains confident that the casino...

Construction on MGM Casino’s Parking Garage set to begin

K Morrison

May 16, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

Preparations are being made by MGM to build a new parking garage to accompany its $950 million Springfield casino. To ready the roughly 14-acre development site, crews have been clearing the area for the fir...

Job fair for Taunton casino to be hosted this Saturday

K Morrison

May 11, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Employment & Careers, Massachusetts

On the heels of the April 5, groundbreaking ceremony for the billion dollar First Light Resort & Casino, on Saturday, May 14, 2016, the City of Taunton and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Authority will...

Horseracing on the mind of Brockton Fairgrounds owner after casino bid rejected

Sadonna Price

May 5, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Massachusetts

George Carney is the owner of the Brockton Fairgrounds property, an area that could have been home to a resort casino with a price tag of $677 million. A bid to create a casino on the fairground property was re...

Brockton casino rejection praised by Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in Massachusetts

K Morrison

April 29, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

A $677 million casino proposal for the Brockton Fairgrounds has been voted down by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Mass Gaming & Entertainment, a subsidiary of Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming, owne...

Wynn Resorts gets key approval but traffic costs may rise

K Morrison

April 28, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

Wynn Resorts proposed $2 billion Everett casino has won a key environmental approval, but developers could have to shell out even more money toward relieving traffic concerns in Charlestown’s Sullivan Square du...

Decision on Brockton casino to be made by Mass Gaming Commission this week

K Morrison

April 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Massachusetts

This week, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will decide if the state’s third and final gambling license will be awarded to Neil Bluhm, a Chicago casino developer looking to build a $677 million resort at the...

Massachusetts first casino fails to ignite crime wave

K Morrison

April 21, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Crime, Massachusetts

According to a report prepared for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state’s first casino hasn’t caused a rise in criminal activity in surrounding communities. The MGC received a report last wee...

Massachusetts lawmakers request Brockton casino vote be delayed

Sadonna Price

April 20, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission received a letter from seven legislators of the state warning the regulators against voting on the Brockton proposed casino. The legislators feel the approval of ...

Final meeting held in Massachusetts before decision on Brockton casino

Lars Jones

March 29, 2016

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission's public meeting on Monday afternoon was the last one scheduled before the commission is to render a tough decision on whether to grant a final commercial casino license in t...

Massachusetts regulators to hear Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe casino plan

K Morrison

March 14, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Conferences / Trade Shows, Massachusetts

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will meet with state gambling regulators to update them on their plans to build a casino south of Boston. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the tribe will meet on Tuesday after...

Mashpees warn of legal action, Mass Gaming Commission to decide Brockton casino fate by end of month: Updated

K Morrison

March 3, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Update: The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is meeting with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on March 15. In light of that development the MGC has decided to delay a decision on the Brockton casino proposal until th...