Martin Harris
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Equestrian Center and Racetrack Proposal Increases Demand For Legal Sports Betting In Massachusetts
A $25 million equestrian center proposal in Massachusetts includes horse racing, which hinges on the legalization of sports betting.
One For The Show, Two For The Money: Massachusetts Man Wins Lottery Twice
Most who play the lottery dream of one day getting lucky and hitting a huge winner, say a seven-figure score. Few who do realize a million-dollar win entertain the thought of doing it again. But that’s what happened for John Hammill of Braintree, Massachusetts. Fifteen years after winning $1 million in one Massachusetts Lottery scratch […]
Massachusetts Poker Players Rejoice: MGM Springfield To Bring Back Poker By End Of Year
Massachusetts poker rooms shuttered in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to reopen at MGM later this year as restrictions are lifted.
Lack of Space, Not Enough Dealers: Massachusetts Poker Rooms Remain Shuttered
Poker rooms at two Massachusetts casinos remain closed, as the properties cite a lack of floor space and not enough dealers available.
Red Sox Name Boston-Based DraftKings Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner
The Boston Red Sox and DraftKings announced that the latter will become the MLB team’s official daily fantasy sports partner.
Garden Gambling? Fenway Futures? Massachusetts Pro Teams Want Sportsbooks, Too
In passing a sports betting bill last week, the House requested a study on letting pro teams offer legal betting. Those teams like the idea.
Antsy To Ante: MA Poker Players Impatient With Continued Casino Room Closures
Poker rooms at MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor have both remained shuttered, making it 16 months since they’ve last dealt hands.
Massachusetts Lottery Players Can Look To Get Lucky Seven Days A Week
The Massachuetts Lottery will have daily Lucky for Life drawings, increasing opportunities to play while odds of winning remain the same.
Casino In East Windsor Suspended As MGM Drops Lawsuit
The casino project in East Windsor, Connecticut is shelved per terms of a tribal compact with the state, triggering MGM to drop its lawsuit.
Massachusetts Senate Passes Budget Without Sports Betting, Multiple Bills Remain
While most of New England has legalized sports betting or appears close to doing so, Mass. lawmakers have passed up a chance to follow suit.