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MGM claims discrimination in appeals court argument against Connecticut casino law

November 29, 2016

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

A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from MGM Resorts and the state of Connecticut on Monday. MGM contends that a Connecticut law advancing the Mohegan and Mashantucket P...

Federal court date looming; Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe elects new chair

Kim M

November 28, 2016

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

On the eve of the fast-approaching federal court date to argue the right to operate a Class II gaming facility on its Martha’s Vineyard reservation in Massachusetts, the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe recently electe...

MGM to continue fight against Connecticut tribal casino

Lars Jones

November 23, 2016

Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Connecticut, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

MGM Resorts International is never shy about trying to protect their turf, even when it means marshaling a powerful force of litigators, lobbying lawmakers, or supporting anti-casino efforts once they have thei...

Plainridge Park Casino reports five percent revenue decline in October 2016

Renee Kingsley

November 20, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Connecticut, Massachusetts

The Plainridge Park Casino is a slots only casino in Plainville, Massachusetts that currently enjoys a slot machine monopoly in the state but is still struggling with declining revenues. The casino recently rep...

DraftKings And FanDuel proposed merger to take place in second half of 2017

Renee Kingsley

November 19, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts, New York

DraftKings and FanDuel are two of the biggest Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators in the United States and control a major portion of the market share for the multi-billion DFS industry. The two DFS operators ...

MGM Resorts International seeks MassMutual Center role

Adam Morgan

November 18, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Massachusetts

As it continues construction on its $950 million MGM Springfield project in central Massachusetts, American casino operator MGM Resorts International is reportedly in negotiations to take on a role in the runni...

Rhode Island voters approve new casino, New Jersey, Massachusetts deny

Lars Jones

November 9, 2016

Arkansas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island

Three states had ballot measures asking voters whether or not they approved of expanded gambling in their states. All were dubbed, "Question 1". Arkansas voters earlier had their ballot measure stricken by the ...

Massachusetts commission studying online gambling gets to work

Adam Morgan

November 2, 2016

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

In Massachusetts, the Special Commission On Online Gaming, Fantasy Sports Gaming And Daily Fantasy Sports has met for the first time since Republican governor Charlie Baker signed economic development legislati...

Wynn Resorts funding statewide campaign against proposed Question 1 slots parlor

Renee Kingsley

October 28, 2016

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

Wynn Resorts is in the process of developing its $2.1 billion Wynn Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts and is expected to open the casino in June 2019. According to local media reports, Wynn Resorts ...

Court date set for Martha’s Vineyard tribe hoping to open a casino

Adam Morgan

October 27, 2016

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

In Massachusetts, the federally-recognized Wampanoag Tribe Of Gay Head (Aquinnah) is set to head to federal appeals court in December in order to again argue for its right to operate a Class II gaming facility ...

Final design for Wynn Boston Harbor gets thumbs up from gaming commission

Kim M

October 27, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

The final design for Wynn Boston Harbor Resort was approved on Wednesday by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, furthering the progress of the 3.3 million square foot development located along the Mystic River...

Federal judge declines to reconsider Massachusetts casino ruling

Adam Morgan

October 17, 2016

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

In Massachusetts, a federal judge has declined to reconsider his summer verdict in the case of Littlefield v Department Of The Interior despite a direct appeal from the United States Department Of Justice. A...

Fiscal office of general assembly predicts Connecticut could lose over $68m once MGM Resorts opens

Sadonna Price

October 12, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Massachusetts

By fall of 2018, MGM Resorts International intends to open a casino near Springfield, Massachusetts. Two federally recognized tribes of the state warned legislators that the two casinos operated by the tribes w...

Four states will have gambling referendums on the ballot Nov. 8

Lars Jones

October 7, 2016

Arkansas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island

The November 8 election holds the possibility of extreme and unknown change at the highest level. Perhaps even broader change will occur from the municipal level on up as the electorate shapes policy at the gra...

Legislation being prepared to take the Massachusetts Lottery online

Adam Morgan

October 6, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Lottery, Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, a senior government official has announced that she intends to file and champion legislation that would allow the eastern state’s lottery to offer its products online and via smartphone apps. ...

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MGM claims discrimination in appeals court argument against Connecticut casino law

Federal court date looming; Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe elects new chair

MGM to continue fight against Connecticut tribal casino

Plainridge Park Casino reports five percent revenue decline in October 2016

DraftKings And FanDuel proposed merger to take place in second half of 2017

MGM Resorts International seeks MassMutual Center role

Rhode Island voters approve new casino, New Jersey, Massachusetts deny

Massachusetts commission studying online gambling gets to work

Wynn Resorts funding statewide campaign against proposed Question 1 slots parlor

Court date set for Martha’s Vineyard tribe hoping to open a casino

Final design for Wynn Boston Harbor gets thumbs up from gaming commission

Federal judge declines to reconsider Massachusetts casino ruling

Fiscal office of general assembly predicts Connecticut could lose over $68m once MGM Resorts opens

Four states will have gambling referendums on the ballot Nov. 8

Legislation being prepared to take the Massachusetts Lottery online

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