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Horse racing benefits from a special casino revenue fund that some are arguing should be redistributed to other state needs.

The MGC will hold a public meeting on Thursday, May 28 to discuss current issues in the Massachusetts gaming industry.

The Plainridge Park Casino, the first casino in Massachusetts, will feature a suite of Scientific Games' devices and its play-management system, per MGC requirements.

City of Boston has filed an amended complaint against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, in which it wants all Commission's decisions on Wynn Gaming licence nullified.

The video aims to address the concerns of the towns and cities near the sites named in the proposals from the Southeastern Massachusetts casino license applicants.

The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of the year, not only gives Penn its long sought-after address on the Strip, but keeps alive an historic name and a Rat Pack-era property.

Only 143 votes separated the yes or no vote on Brockton casino proposal.

Plainridge Park Casino is only a month away from opening.

The Commission released status updates for Category 1 (resort-casino) licenses in Region C (Southeastern Massachusetts) upon reaching the May 4, 2015 extended application deadline.

Report commissioned by Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes estimates Connecticut casinos could lose $703 million a year to neighbouring state competition.

Massachusetts Attorney General wants harm reduction policies that prohibit casino ATMs dispensing credit card advances.

The first casino to open in Massachusetts will include nine dining and entertainment venues, live harness racing and over 1,200 slot machines and electronic table games.

The company said Tuesday it closed on a 1.75-acre site that was purchased from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority for $6 million.

Racing will return to Suffolk Downs in new deal, pending legislative approval.

Penn National said its net loss of $250.4 million for the quarter that ended Dec. 31 was primarily due to a $316.5 million non-cash charge.

City of Boston files lawsuit challenging the state gambling commission's decision to endorse Wynn's proposed Everett casino.

Wynn’s deal for the Everett land has drawn immense scrutiny.

Suffolk Downs could see a reprieve if the House votes to approve a bill that will permit simulcasting until July 2016.

Christmas will be a little more merry for 75 children in Lawrence, Mass., this year, thanks to New England’s top professional poker player Bernard Lee, who donated holiday packages to more than 75 children in the Lawrence, Mass., area as part of The Full House Charity Program on Dec. 18.

Massachusetts wants casino gamblers to be able to limit their losses under a new system.