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Massachusetts Sports Bettor Faces Wagering Limits After Big Super Bowl Win, Prompting Public Regulatory Hearing

Vanja Mitic
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A Massachusetts sports bettor encountered unexpected limitations on their wagering accounts following a significant win during Super Bowl 58. With a $13,500 cashout on a $375 bet for any non-quarterback throwin...

MGM Resorts Int. Reportedly Considering Sale of Casino Assets in Massachusetts and Ohio

Marija Malenovic
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As reported by BNN Bloomberg, MGM Resorts International is reportedly studying the potential of selling its casino assets at Springfield, Massachusetts and Northfield Park, Ohio, according to information provid...

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

Radosav Milutinovic
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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

Marija Malenovic
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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”

Marija Malenovic
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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

Marija Malenovic
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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

Radosav Milutinovic
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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

Radosav Milutinovic
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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

Vanja Mitic
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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

Radosav Milutinovic
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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

Marija Malenovic
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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

Radosav Milutinovic
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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

Marija Malenovic
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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

Radosav Milutinovic
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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...