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

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

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

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

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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...

Massachusetts casinos could expand into online gambling

Kim M

December 3, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Massachusetts

A bill filed by a Republican leader in the Senate would allow casinos in Massachusetts, including Plainridge Park Casino, to expand into online gambling. Only casinos licensed in the state would be allowed t...

Plainridge Park Casino affected by home games of Patriots NFL team

Sadonna Price

December 1, 2015

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

Officials of the Plainridge Park Casino in Massachusetts have found that when the Patriots are playing at home, business at the casino slows down at a dramatic rate. It could be due to the fact that the casino ...

Judge’s casino ruling to be appealed by Martha’s Vineyard Tribe

Kim M

November 28, 2015

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

Despite a ruling by a federal court judge, the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Massachusetts has no plan to give up on its plan to open a casino on Martha’s Vineyard. The tribe however, does plan to ap...

Massachusetts lawmaker interested in online gaming

Sadonna Price

November 28, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Massachusetts

Bruce Tarr, the State Senate Minority Leader in Massachusetts, is currently making efforts to see online gambling offered in the state. Tarr would like to see the Massachusetts Gaming Commission grant licenses ...

Site plan for MGM Springfield casino deemed ‘complete,’ allowing for City Council hearing

Kim M

November 24, 2015

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

The MGM Springfield’s revised site plan application has been deemed complete paving the way for the $950 casino project proposal to be reviewed by the City council and public hearing, according to an announceme...

Massachusetts considering rollout of strong consumer protection laws for Daily Fantasy Sports industry

Renee Kingsley

November 20, 2015

Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Online gambling regulation, Licenses, Fantasy Sports, Massachusetts

The Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) industry has been a hot topic for debate during the past month after Nevada decided to ban DraftKings and FanDuel, the two biggest DFS websites in the nation on the basis that the...

MGM Resorts reassures Massachusetts officials by committing an additional $150 million to Springfield casino

Renee Kingsley

November 19, 2015

U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Massachusetts

MGM Resorts executives were recently summoned by Massachusetts state authorities after the company had decided to cut back on its initial MGM Springfield casino proposal. MGM President William Hornbuckle reassu...

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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

Massachusetts casinos could expand into online gambling

Plainridge Park Casino affected by home games of Patriots NFL team

Judge’s casino ruling to be appealed by Martha’s Vineyard Tribe

Massachusetts lawmaker interested in online gaming

Site plan for MGM Springfield casino deemed ‘complete,’ allowing for City Council hearing

Massachusetts considering rollout of strong consumer protection laws for Daily Fantasy Sports industry

MGM Resorts reassures Massachusetts officials by committing an additional $150 million to Springfield casino

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