Massachusetts

Bay State Casinos Made $156M in February 2024; Sportsbooks Handled $5.98B Since 2023 Launch

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has reported that the state gaming industry generated $156.12 million in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in February 2024. According to the MGC data, three land-based casin...

Encore Boston Harbor Receives $40k Fine For Offering In-State College Sports Wagers

Although it lasted for more than a year to solve, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently imposed a fine of $40.000 to Encore Boston Harbor for its 2nd breach linked to providing bets on in-state college s...

Michael Hermalyn Strikes Back; Calls DraftKings’ Claims “False and Fabricated”

On February 5, DraftKings allegedly submitted a lawsuit against its previous executive, Michael Hermalyn, over his ’secret plan’ to aid Fanatics, which included purloining clients data prior to taking a job at ...

DraftKings Submits Lawsuit Against Michael Hermalyn Over His “Secret Plan” To Help Fanatics

DraftKings has reportedly officially accused the previous executive of creating "a secret plan" to purloin clients data prior to leaving for Fanatics, based on the federal lawsuit secured by Front Office Sports...

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Ten days before the end of the year, the data show that the U.S. sports betting industry is likely to reach the total 2023 handle of $100 billion. The figure represents the highest level in the history of sport...

DraftKings Accepted Out-Of-State Deposits to Allegedly Break Law in Massachusetts

A leading US sports wagering operator, DraftKings has allegedly committed the violation of a Massachusetts state law governing the use of credit cards for placing bets with operators across the state. The Massa...

NCAA President Charlie Baker Wants to Ban Prop Bets in College Gaming

Charlie Baker, the former Governor of Massachusetts, became the president of the NCAA a few months ago, and it seems he's already making some huge changes in the industry. He is worried about how the legal gamb...

MGM Springfield Reaches $6.8 Million Settlement Agreement With The State

MGM Springfield reached a $6.8 million settlement with the Attorney General's Office over the allegations that the company committed wage and hour violations to impact 2,036 workers. As Boston Herald reports, t...

Wynn Resorts Obtains Validation To Start Construction On Encore Boston Harbor’s Expansion

While Everett is currently doing everything in its power to economically revitalize its industrial waterfront into a large entertainment center, its Planning Board has officially granted final validation of Wyn...

New York & Michigan Ban Pick ‘Em Fantasy Games On Mirroring Sports Betting Claims

Despite pleas from The Coalition for Fantasy Sports, New York and Michigan sports betting regulators have reportedly agreed to ban the Pick 'Em fantasy sports games. Games based on predicting the player's stati...

Possible Revival Of Two Casino Projects In US Means Well For Genting Malaysia

Following the possible continuation of two crucial casino projects in the US, Maybank Investment Bank commented in a note published on September 10 that they "could raise Genting Malaysia’s long-term earnings e...

State Representative Involved in Gambling Industry and Criminal Investigation

Republican Laurie Sanborn of Bedford, Massachusetts, resigned as a chair of the committee reviewing the state's charitable gaming industry. According to Associated Press (AP), the chairperson and her husband, f...

Aristocrat Gaming Launches NFL-Themed Slot Machines to Selected Casino Locations

Players looking for the thrilling NFL mobile action will surely remember 1 September 2023 as a significant milestone in their gaming experience. The date marks the long-awaited distribution of the NFL Super Bow...
fanatics

Fanatics Sportsbook Finally Live in the U.S. After Six Months of Beta Testing

Fanatics Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, went live with its Fanatics Sportsbook in four U.S. states: Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Tennessee.  Innovative and carefully crafted ...

Foxwoods Opens Pequot Woodlands Casino and Brings Wahlburgers Brand by End August 2023

Foxwoods Resort Casino, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, announced that it will soon open its new casino facility in the Grand Pequot Concourse in Connecticut. The opening of  the brand new Pequot Woo...