Encore Boston Harbor News - Page 6

During a remote meeting on Wednesday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to extend the mandatory shutdown of Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

As a result of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., casinos across the country have announced temporary closures. These resorts will continue to assess the situation over the next two weeks and reevaluate the closures.

The gaming areas will close beginning 5:59 a.m. Sunday, 15 March. All other non-gaming operations will cease beginning midnight on Sunday.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to temporarily suspend operation at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino.

On 9 April at the Massachusetts resort, Greg Vendetti of Stoneham, Massachusetts, will take on Cleotis Pendarvis of Los Angeles to headline the card.

The resort just outside of Boston will continue its renowned Master Class and wine dinner series with four exceptional events this March.

Formerly known as Seabrook Park for nearly four decades, the 90,000 square-foot casino venue unveiled a new name and new footprint last week, featuring a state-of-the-art sports viewing area unlike anything else in New England.

Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $78 million in Gross Gaming Revenue.

The five-time Emmy winner and Grammy nominee will perform on Sunday, 19 January with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Bob DeSalvio will lead the Resorts World Catskills & New York City properties. Desalvio joins Genting after leading the design, development, staffing and opening of Encore Boston Harbor.

While we do have sportsbooks being unveiled in this issue, we also have plenty of other news to cover, including a string of Hard Rock properties opening and expanding.

The new playground and pedestrian path links to the Northern Strand Community Trail, a nine-mile stretch connecting community waterfronts from Everett to Lynn.

These experiences are designed to provide intimate dinner experiences, expert instruction from the resort's leading specialists and spark creativity for those looking to expand their knowledge.

The additions include a new harbor shuttle route to East Boston, $7 one-way harbor shuttle and motor coach fares along with complimentary motor coaches for Red Card members.

Brian Gullbrants will assume the position of President of Encore Boston Harbor, Jenny Holaday will join as Executive Vice President of Operations, and Eric Kraus will become Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.

Effective today, the Everett, Massachusetts casino will give all guests the opportunity to have free self-parking seven days a week.

The Everett, Massachusetts casino will offer guests chances to win buffet credits, $25,000 in cash and a 2019 Porche Macan in October.

Casino City's Dan Ippolito breaks down the pros of playing live dealer games, emphasizing communication as a main factor in why players are attracted to these type of games.

The partnership includes sponsorship of the newly named Encore Boston Harbor Terrace located on the upper level of the southwest side of Gillette Stadium.

The rock-band will be at the Everett, Massachusetts resort will have a public concert on Halloween.