Massachusetts

June 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Massachusetts

The gambling industry in Massachusetts has yet to launch and already been the subject of controversy. Overshadowing the beginning of the gambling industry in the state, two investigations into misconduct are no...

Plainridge Park Casino opens next Wednesday in Massachusetts

June 17, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, Massachusetts

The first casino of Massachusetts is set to open next Wednesday, offering visitors slots gaming, restaurants, food court, bar and more in the Plainville area of the state. Plainridge Park Casino will open their...

KG Urban Enterprises meets deadline set by Massachusetts Gaming Commission

June 10, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Massachusetts

KG Urban Enterprises has been under fire for some time as the group has continued to ask for extensions in their bid to develop a Foxwoods casino in New Bedford Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Gaming Commissio...

Tribe, opponents ask judge to decide on Martha’s Vineyard casino

June 6, 2015

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

A federal judge is being asked by the state of Massachusetts and a tribe descending from the first inhabitants of Martha's Vineyard to rule on whether the Aquinnah Wampanoags can build a casino on tribal lands ...

June 9 deadline for New Bedford casino finance agreement

May 30, 2015

Casino proposals, Massachusetts

KG Urban Enterprises received heavy criticism by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission after the developers have continued to ask for deadline extensions. The Commission gave KG Urban Enterprises an ultimatum, ha...

Boston amends lawsuit against Mass state gambling commission

May 22, 2015

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

In early January Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission asking that they stop Wynn Everett Casino from going forward unless the people of Boston were allowed to...

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe says Plainridge Park slots are illegal

May 19, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Licenses, Massachusetts

On May 15th 2015, the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has expressed an objection to the number and also the type of slot machines that are to be used by Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, Massachusetts (pictured). T...

Somerset withdraws–Massachusetts casino field down to two

May 15, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Licenses, Massachusetts

Crossroads Massachusetts LLC has withdrawn their bid to compete for the third and final Massachusetts gaming licence. Two heavywieghts remain in contention; Mass Gaming and Entertainment with a plan for the Bro...

Anti-casino activists may seek recount in Brockton casino vote

May 14, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

Wednesday, May 13, 2014, Anti-Casino activists stated they may request a recount of the referendum that narrowly approved a casino for Brockton, Massachusetts. An organizer for the Brockton Interfaith Community...

New Bedford casino has secured financing

May 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino project updates, Massachusetts

Last week it was announced that developers proposing the New Bedford Casino have financing in place for the project. Developers want to create a new Foxwoods Resort Casino along the New Bedford, Massachusetts w...

Wynn Resorts, unions set to hire large numbers in Everett

May 11, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, Labor Relations, Massachusetts

Billionaire Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts Chairman will be happy his casino empire is finally in the news for its business related issues instead of focusing on corporate matters involving his ex-wife Elaine Wynn...

Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods warn of nearly 10,000 job losses

May 6, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Connecticut, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Massachusetts

On Monday, May 4, 2015 Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Tribal Chiefs and gambling bosses spoke with the local Hartford, Connecticut council about their plans for building a casino. The two tribes indicate the project i...

Rhode Island Governor Approved Legislation for Twin River Project

April 26, 2015

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

On Thursday, April 23, 2015 Governor Gina Raimondo, of Providence Rhode Island approved a bill. She received a Senate bill and House bill that would change legislation allowing a Twin River Casino project to go...

KG Urban Enterprises requests June 23 voter referendum on New Bedford casino–delayed