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Massachusetts Gaming Commission fines Plainridge Park Casino for security issue

June 3, 2017

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

The Plainridge Park Casino of Massachusetts will have to pay a $65,000 fine due to not being in compliance with requirements for security staffing on-site. The casino has been found to be in violation of the mi...

Mixed April results for Connecticut tribal casinos

Adam Morgan

May 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Economy/Finance, Connecticut

In Connecticut, slot revenues at the giant Mohegan Sun reportedly increased in April for a second consecutive month while takings from the machines at the nearby Foxwoods Resort Casino declined when compared wi...

Plainridge Park Casino reports a banner April

Adam Morgan

May 16, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the Plainridge Park Casino reportedly experienced its third-best month in April as its collection of some 1,250 slots recorded a 7.5% increase year-on-year in gross gaming revenues to stand at...

Massachusetts study finds no link between crime and Plainridge Park Casino

Adam Morgan

December 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Crime, Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, an official year-long study has found “no significant causal relationship” between a rise in certain crimes and police activities and the opening of the Plainridge Park Casino in the town of P...

MGM Resorts International joins Question One opposition

Adam Morgan

September 20, 2016

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

MGM Resorts International has allied itself with fellow American casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited in its opposition to an upcoming state-wide ballot initiative that could see Massachusetts legalize a second...

Wynn Resorts Limited declares opposition to Question One

Adam Morgan

September 19, 2016

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

American casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited has voiced its opposition to a proposal that could see voters in the state of Massachusetts approve a second slots-only gambling facility just three miles away from...

Slight rise in monthly slot revenues for Plainridge Park Casino

Adam Morgan

June 16, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, Plainridge Park Casino has seen total slot revenues for May increase by 1.3% month-on-on-month to $13.48 million with the venue additionally contributing $5.39 million in tax. The Plainvill...

Resident approvals sought for Plainridge Park Casino benefits

Adam Morgan

June 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Massachusetts

After welcoming slots to its Plainridge Park Casino last summer, the citizens of Plainville, Massachusetts, are now being asked how they would like to spend the resulting benefits. The town negotiated a deal...

Plainridge Park Casino implements Play Management software program

Adam Morgan

June 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Technology, Massachusetts

After opening almost a year ago, Plainridge Park Casino has now implemented the Play Management software program that allows slot machines players to set self-imposed limits on their daily spending. The Plai...

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair defends Plainridge Park performance to date

Lars Jones

December 31, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino openings, Economy/Finance, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman, Stephen Crosby has published a blog post on the MGC website disputing conclusions drawn by media in regard to gaming revenue performance at Plainridge Park Casino - the...

Plainridge Park Casino to offer first US self-limit program

Lars Jones

December 10, 2014

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings

When voters in Massachusetts passed an expanded gambling bill in 2011 (which recently survived a referendum to abolish it) part of the law mandated that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) minimize any n...