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Sports
November 26, 2024
Massachusetts Ponders Sports Betting Kiosks in Bars and Restaurants
The people of Massachusetts may one day find themselves placing sports bets at their local bar or while enjoying a meal at a neighborhood restaurant. This could all happen provided the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which is currently exploring the possibility of introducing sports wagering kiosks in retail locations, decides to give the proposal a go. […]
Sports
November 22, 2024
Massachusetts Seeks Betting Limitation Data from Operators
Throughout 2024, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has underscored two clear objectives concerning its examination of sportsbooks and the restrictions they may place on bettors. Namely, they refuse to rush decisions and are committed to thorough investigation. This dedication was evident on Thursday, as the commission voted to direct its Sports Wagering, Legal, and Communications […]
Industry
November 14, 2024
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Unveils Official Seal of Approval
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unveiled its official seal of approval that licensed operators will brandish. The new addition aligns with the authority’s effort to promote legal and responsible gambling in the state. The Seal Will Mark Licensed Companies All MGC-licensed companies will now be required to display this seal on their digital platform. These […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
PHAI Files Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Regulator Over Data Transparency
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) is on the move with a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). PHAI Cites Violations of 2011 Gaming Legislation’s Data Requirements PHAI took the lawsuit to Suffolk Superior Court because it thinks the Commission is not following the stipulations of a decade-old rule — the 2011 Expanded Gaming […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
Jordan Maynard Appointed as Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair
In March, Cathy Judd-Stein, the chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the gambling regulator in the state, announced her plans to step down from her role. This is when Gov. Maura Healey appointed Jordan Maynard to the key role of interim chair. Now, the executive was officially named chair of the Commission, the Governor […]
Sports
October 22, 2024
Gambler Wants PrizePicks, Yahoo and Underdog Fantasy to Repay “Illegal” Wagers
A lawsuit filed last week in Massachusetts by Joseph Curran from Gloucester stipulates that the platforms Yahoo Fantasy Sports, PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy have been operating illegally in the Bay State and had accepted money on non-fantasy sports wagers without authorization. Gambler Brings Trio of Fantasy Companies to Court in Massachusetts Curran’s 33-page lawsuit seeks […]
Sports
October 21, 2024
Massachusetts Study Finds Rise in Gambling Problems Among Frequent Bettors
A new study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows a worrying uptick in gambling issues among frequent gamblers in Massachusetts, especially those who bet each month or more often. SEIGMA Research Finds Gambling Problems Surge to 25.6% Among Monthly Gamblers The research, which is part of the ongoing Social and Economic Impacts of Gambling in […]
Industry
October 14, 2024
Dealer, Player Convicted in Encore Boston Harbor Baccarat Cheating Scheme
Two men, involved in a cheating scheme at Encore Boston Harbor Casino received sentences on Friday, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) revealed. An Investigation Led to the Sentencing of Two Men Involved in Cheating The cheating scheme case was handled by the AGO’s Gaming Enforcement Division assistant attorneys Joseph Posner and Brian Pearly. The […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Massachusetts Sets Aside $3.1M to Combat Youth Gambling
Sports betting continues to expand across the United States, reaching new customers in 38 states and Washington DC. However, the benefits of that expansion such as tax revenue and sponsorship opportunities for sports leagues cannot overshadow the concerns of excessive gambling. More Money for Youth Problem Gambling Prevention This week, the Department of Public Health […]
Casino
October 8, 2024
Massachusetts Sheriff Takes Responsibility for DUI Arrest and Fallout
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi faced legal troubles and job-related fallout after cops arrested him on September 21, 2024, at MGM Springfield. Beloved Sheriff Nick Cocchi Charged with Drunk Driving at Casino Incident The beloved Massachusetts sheriff was charged with drunk driving after he drove a state-owned vehicle, which was missing a tire, to the […]
