George Myers
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Another Strong Month For Casinos As Sports Betting, Poker Draw Attention
Though down a tad from May, casino revenue in Massachusetts eclipsed $84 million in June as poker players still await the return of poker.
State Supreme Court Solidifies Casino Rights For Lower Blackjack Payouts
The Mass. Supreme Court ruled against gamblers at two casinos in response to complaints about blackjack payouts.
Revenue Figures Show A Continued Return To Form For Mass. Casinos
Massachusetts Gaming Commission statistics highlight the casino industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Massachusetts Joins State Giveaway Craze With ‘Mass VaxMillions’
Gov. Charlie Baker recently announced the new “Mass VaxMillions” lottery, giving vaccinated residents a chance at life-changing prizes.
Massachusetts Lottery Pushes For Online Expansion For Fear Of ‘Becoming Obsolete’
A pair of proposals would create an online Massachusetts Lottery sales system that would generate more revenue and modernize the lottery.
Massachusetts Casinos Push For Less Restriction As Patrons Follow Safety Rules
Massachusetts casinos are pushing for fewer restrictions after casino-goers have largely complied with new safety protocols since reopening.
Pandemic Slows Sales, But MA Lottery Has Third-Best Fiscal Year
Despite a slowdown in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic, the MA Lottery had its third-best revenue total in the 2020 fiscal year, with over $5.25 billion.
Rhode Island Sports Bettors Likely To Soon See Remote Registration
For now, sports bettors in Rhode Island have to enter a casino to register for a mobile sports betting account, but that could change with new legislation.
Reopenings Bring ‘Stream Of Patrons,’ Economic Relief To MA Casinos
Although capped at 25% capacity, MA casinos see a steady stream of patrons since reopening, and thousands of employees are back to work.
Closed Since Mid-March, MA Casinos Reopening At Limited Capacity
After months of closure, Massachusetts casinos reopen their doors with new COVID-19 safety protocols in place, including reduced capacity.