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Industry
November 28, 2023
MGC Chair Concerned Over Low Responsible Gambling Tool Usage
On November 27, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, PSI, and WynnBet presented their sports wagering Q3 results to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) chaired by Catherine Judd-Stein. The four operators took the opportunity to update the regulator on their recorded revenue and various approaches to a variety of initiatives including responsible gambling (RG), lottery engagement, and diversity […]
Industry
November 8, 2023
Massachusetts’ Safer Gambling Efforts Intensify but There Is More to Do
In 2023, Massachusetts joined the list of states where sports betting is legal. Years after the repeal of the PASPA, more and more states are welcoming the vertical, opening a new chapter for wagering in the United States. However, as gambling becomes more and more proliferated, the risks of gambling harm also increase. New England […]
Legal
November 6, 2023
Massachusetts Court Rules Against Secret Deal in Encore Casino Land Sale
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has declared that a confidential agreement made between Wynn Resorts and Anthony Gattineri, a minority owner of FBT Everett Realty, LLC, is not enforceable. The agreement, which would have entitled Gattineri to an additional $19 million from the sale of land that became Encore Boston Harbor, was concealed from gaming […]
Legal
October 31, 2023
Court Says Encore Boston Harbor Didn’t Shortchange or Mislead Customers
A Massachusetts consumer claimed that Encore Boston Harbor and its ownership group, Wynn Resorts, shortchanged its customers. However, the court sided with the casino. In a lawsuit filed in August 2019, Richard Schuster, who claims to be one of the casino’s first patrons, alleged that the property’s ticket redemption units had technical issues that didn’t […]
Legal
October 27, 2023
MGM Springfield Pays $6.8M Settlement over Wage and Hour Violations
MGM Springfield has agreed to pay $6.8 million to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) to settle recently discovered violations. As it turns out, the casino resort has been violating the state’s wage and hour laws for a long time. The AGO learned that MGM Springfield failed to pay minimum wage to tipped employees. In […]
Sports
October 23, 2023
ESPN BET Massachusetts Launch Faces Insignificant Challenge
Earlier this year, PENN Entertainment and ESPN joined forces for a new venture called ESPN BET. The new groundbreaking sportsbook, representing a rebranded version of PENN’s Barstool Sportsbook, secured a cash injection of $1.5 billion from the company to ESPN. As one of the most anticipated sportsbook launches in Massachusetts, ESPN BET is expected to […]
Legal
October 4, 2023
MA Woman Sentenced to Probation for Appropriating $50,000 for Casino Trips
An American woman was sentenced on a single count of federal wire fraud for appropriating money to fund personal gambling trips. At first, the woman had tried to deny the accusations but she eventually agreed to a plea deal. Cheryl Sullivan, 69, was found guilty of defrauding Woonsocket out of $49,156 and spending the money […]
Sports
October 3, 2023
Massachusetts Prepares for ESPN BET Launch Amidst PENN Rebranding Efforts
Massachusetts is abuzz with anticipation as ESPN BET, the rebranded version of Barstool Sportsbook by PENN Entertainment, prepares to make its grand entry into the state’s sports betting scene this November. PENN Entertainment Assures Massachusetts Regulators of Smooth Transition to ESPN BET During a recent meeting with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, PENN Entertainment executives assured […]
Industry
August 9, 2023
Gambling Regulator in Massachusetts Overhauls Privacy Regulations
Ensuring consumer protection and compliance with the established rules are a part of the priorities of gambling regulators across the US. While gambling regulators monitor for compliance, they can also implement changes to the sector that increase player protection, allowing users to enjoy gambling activities safely and responsibly. The gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts […]
Sports
July 26, 2023
Massachusetts Fines Three Casinos for Unauthorized Wagers
The offenses have to do with in-state college betting which the three sportsbooks accepted without a formal go-ahead by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The wagers involved in-state university teams which are currently prohibited in the Bay State. March Madness Proves Difficult to Track Even for Bookies According to the regulator, the MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park […]