Encore Boston Harbor News - Page 7

Located just outside Boston city limits in Everett, the $2.6 billion casino resort is the most expensive resort development of 2019 in the U.S.

Two days before opening, the $2.6 billion casino resort received regulatory approval after successfully completing three test play nights earlier in the week.

The WSOP has had impressive numbers so far, Century Casinos acquired three properties, Rivers Casino is building a new hotel, an introduction of the NBA’s first virtual sports betting game will occur and sports wagering in New England states is making moves.

The Massachusetts resort is now accepting dining reservations in select restaurant locations within the $2.6 billion resort, including Sinatra, Rare Steakhouse and Mystique.

As the Massachusetts casino nears the grand opening, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission complete the installation and inspection of 3,158 slot machines, 143 table games and 88 poker tables.

Gaming Partners International will provide the gaming tables after receiving an order from the Massachusetts resort.

The Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts issued a following statement regarding the decision of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

The dining destination is located on the main esplanade of Encore Boston Harbor, a $2.6 billion five-star waterfront resort.

Waterfront, featuring beers and spirits crafted exclusively in New England, and The Oyster Bar, focused on local seafood, are the two latest additions to Encore Boston Harbor’s 15 dining and lounge venues.

The Premium Harbor Shuttles will stop at docks located at World Trade Center in the Seaport, Long Wharf North in downtown Boston, and Encore Boston Harbor.

This week's news roundup showcases the ups and downs of the gaming industry.

Wynn Resorts makes an official statement regarding problem gambling after the Massachusetts Gaming Commission hit it with a $35 million fine and also announced the company will retain its casino license for the $2.6 billion resort casino set to open in Boston in June.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission levied a $35 million fine on Wynn Resorts on Tuesday while also announcing it will allow the company to retain its casino license for Encore Boston Harbor after failing to disclose sexual misconduct allegations against founder Steve Wynn.

This week, we have two opening announcements, sports betting news from several states, the 2019 World Series of Poker Europe schedule announced and Intertops Poker hosting satellites.

The Everett, Massachusetts resort will open its doors on 23 June and will include a 210,000-square-foot casino, 15 dining and lounge venues and more.

Since our last edition two months ago, we have seen a variety of openings and expansions all over the world.

CEO Matt Maddox was "found suitable as an officer of Wynn Resorts" and "remains in good standing with the Nevada Gaming Control Board."

During the MGC's hearings this week, the Commission heard two sexual harassment complaints as well as reports that Steve Wynn's ex-wife Elaine Wynn and other employees in the company were spied on.

Red 8, named because eight is a lucky number and red a lucky color in Asia, will open this summer in the $2.6 billion resort in Everett, Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts resort will provide a seven-day-a-week shuttle service from the MBTA's Wellington and Malden Center Stations on a first-come, first-serve basis.