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Lawmakers in New Bedford-area pushing for ideas for failed casino site

January 7, 2016

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Owners of the contaminated waterfront site in New Bedford, Massachusetts are being urged by state legislators from Greater New Bedford to come up with more specific plans for the future of the site of the faile...

Connecticut Attorney General seeks dismissal of MGM casino suit

Kim M

January 6, 2016

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On Wednesday a motion was filed in federal court by the state attorney general’s office that requests a lawsuit filed by MGM Resorts in August be dismissed. The suit, filed by the developer of a new casino in S...

Massachusetts Lottery looks to go online

Sadonna Price

January 1, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Lottery, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

The state lottery of Massachusetts is interested in expanding their offerings to include online ticket sales, social gaming, and even dabbling in daily fantasy sports betting. Earlier this week, the Massachuset...

Connecticut refutes MGM Resorts claims that its casino act favours tribal casinos

Renee Kingsley

January 1, 2016

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MGM Resorts filed a lawsuit against the state of Connecticut in 2015 alleging that the state had not followed fair policy by giving casino establishments an equal right to bid for a third casino in Connecticut....

Demolition will begin In January for casino project, says MGM

Kim M

December 31, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Massachusetts

While downsizing and delay plagued the Springfield casino project in 2015, demolition to clear buildings from the site downtown where MGM Resorts International plans to begin building the first casino in wester...

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair defends Plainridge Park performance to date

Lars Jones

December 31, 2015

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling 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 revenues plummet due to competition from Twin River Casino

Renee Kingsley

December 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Economy/Finance, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

It’s less than six months since the Plainridge Park Casino resort opened to the public and the signs so far are not very encouraging. The casino opened amidst a lot of publicity back in June 2015 and in doing s...

Federal judge denies Wampanoag’s request for review of Martha’s Vineyard casino decision

Lars Jones

December 25, 2015

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

On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor denied a request by the (Aquinnah) Wampanoag tribe of Gay Head to reconsider his ruling that they may not open and operate a casino on the island near B...

‘Anti-casino’ interests file suit to stop ballot measure allowing another slot parlor in Massachusetts

Lars Jones

December 25, 2015

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At least 10 people in Massachusetts don't want to see a second slots parlor follow Plainridge Park. The group of residents have filed a complaint with the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts against the Att...

MGM Springfield prepares for construction phase after getting zoning permit sanctioned

Renee Kingsley

December 23, 2015

U.S.A., Casino project updates, Massachusetts

The MGM Springfield casino project in Massachusetts has faced a lot of setbacks during the past couple of months as MGM Resorts officials and state legislators held a number of meetings over the proposed change...

Springfield casino construction plan Ok’d by state gaming panel

Kim M

December 18, 2015

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On Thursday, MGM Resorts International was given the green light by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to begin early demolition and construction work on its proposed $950 million MGM Springfield casino. MG...

Boston Mayor finally meets with Steve Wynn to see if they can sort out their differences

Renee Kingsley

December 9, 2015

U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has fought a legal and a public relations battle over the proposed $1.7 billion Wynn Everett casino and has remained rigid in his views so far. While there have been discussions between...

New England casinos increase slot machine jackpots due to increasing competition

Sadonna Price

December 7, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

Operators of casinos in the New England area are battling constantly for customers as gambling competition continues to intensify. To try and stay competitive, operators are increasing the number of jackpots av...

Talks begin between state gaming board and tribe over Taunton casino

Kim M

December 6, 2015

Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Massachusetts

In what could be viewed as a good indicator that the Massachusetts Gaming Commission anticipates the likelihood of a Mashpee Wampanoag casino, the rights of the commission in relation to the tribal facility wer...

Judge dismisses Boston’s lawsuit against MA Gaming Commissioner

Kim M

December 5, 2015

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On Thursday a Suffolk County Superior Court Judge dismissed the city of Boston’s lawsuit that attempted to stop construction of Wynn Resorts $1.7 billion casino being developed in neighboring Everett. The ru...

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Lawmakers in New Bedford-area pushing for ideas for failed casino site

Connecticut Attorney General seeks dismissal of MGM casino suit

Massachusetts Lottery looks to go online

Connecticut refutes MGM Resorts claims that its casino act favours tribal casinos

Demolition will begin In January for casino project, says MGM

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair defends Plainridge Park performance to date

Plainridge Park casino revenues plummet due to competition from Twin River Casino

Federal judge denies Wampanoag’s request for review of Martha’s Vineyard casino decision

‘Anti-casino’ interests file suit to stop ballot measure allowing another slot parlor in Massachusetts

MGM Springfield prepares for construction phase after getting zoning permit sanctioned

Springfield casino construction plan Ok’d by state gaming panel

Boston Mayor finally meets with Steve Wynn to see if they can sort out their differences

New England casinos increase slot machine jackpots due to increasing competition

Talks begin between state gaming board and tribe over Taunton casino

Judge dismisses Boston’s lawsuit against MA Gaming Commissioner

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