Massachusetts News

Encore Boston Harbor Teamsters are demanding a contract that delivers better wages, stronger benefits, and enhanced protections on the job.

The current contract expires 31 August, and workers are prepared for a work stoppage if a deal is not reached for improved wages.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that the month of July 2026 at Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $95.78 million in Gross Gaming Revenue.

There are resorts that fall under the category of constantly improving, so here, we take a look at 10 openings and expansions that have been announced since our last edition.

With the addition of Massachusetts, Xpoint is now authorized to support regulated online sports wagering in 28 states and territories, as well as Ontario in Canada.

Last month, Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $97.91 million in gross gaming revenue, down from the $98.69 million posted in November.

Maine broke headlines yesterday after the governor announced it would become the eighth state to legalize online casinos.

After placing a single side bet on Royal 9 Baccarat, the player triggered the progressive prize, marking the largest jackpot win ever awarded at the Massachusetts property.

Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $98.69 million in gross gaming revenue last month.

Over the years, I have seen influencers such as Vegas Matt and other YouTubers trying thousands of different slots and several have grabbed my attention. Here, I take a look at 10 games that I want to try the next time I see them in a casino.

Both Connecticut resorts offer much more than just gambling and you could fill your entire itinerary without placing a single wager if you wanted to.

The new menu features elevated sandwiches, seasonal salads, charcuterie-forward snacks and a thoughtfully selected wine list.

Approximately $65.94 million in taxable sports wagering revenue was generated across the seven mobile/online sports wagering licensees and the three in-person licensees in April.

According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, casinos in the Bay State casinos generated approximately $93.4 million in gross gaming revenue in February 2025, while sports wagering produced $65.57 million in taxable revenue, contributing to over $2.26 billion in total taxes since their respective launches.

In January, Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $97.95 million in gross gaming revenue.

Approximately $48.30 million in taxable sports wagering revenue was generated across the eight mobile/online sports wagering licensees and the three in-person licensees for the month of October.

In addition to Massachusetts, the Bally Bet Sportsbook is available in seven states including Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, New York, Iowa, Ohio, and Virginia.

Approximately $57.03 million in taxable sports wagering revenue was generated across the eight online sports wagering licensees and the three in-person licensees for the month of May.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported that in April 2024 at Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $97.5 million in gross gaming revenue.

Approximately $52.55 million in sports wagering revenue was generated across the eight mobile/online sports wagering licensees and the three in-person licensees for the month of February.