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The nearly $85 million in gross gambling gambling revenue at the state's casinos was up slightly from the $84 million in March, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

MGM Resorts will lease the property and continue to operate the Massachusetts property following the transaction, with no expected change to its employees, vendors, customers and the community.

This week, we have a major jackpot win at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, BetMGM teaming up with Buffalo Wild Wings, Intertops hosting a $240,000 contest, a grand opening coming up for a Nevada casino, and several incidents taking place at Encore Boston Harbor.

The Mass Gaming Commission approved a request from MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor to resume operating craps while blackjack tables can expand to four seats.

The first casino in Massachusetts began welcoming back guests this week, while the other two following suit in the next few days. In the poker world, the World Series of Poker continues to give out gold bracelets through online events.

Even though we are seeing a much different edition of the World Series of Poker this year, it is officially underway. While it is not taking place at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, golden bracelets will be awarded in online competitions this summer.

The Western Massachusetts property will reopen in a limited capacity to the public on Monday, July 13 at 10 a.m. A hosted, invitation-only event will take place ahead of the public reopening.

In an attempt to slow spreading, the Nevada Gaming Control Board adjusted the policy once again this week, making it a requirement for any visitor in a public place, which includes sitting at a table game with plexiglass barriers.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission adopted rules that Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino must meet in anticipation of the resumption of casino operations.

The MGC voted unanimously to extend the temporary closure of Plainridge Park Casino, Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield until 1 June.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously today to extend the temporary closures of Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino.

The gross gaming revenues for the month of March at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park were less than half of what they made in February.

The resort announced a donation of 160 portable sleeping cots and 16 outdoor heaters to Mercy Medical Center and the City of Springfield.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and consistent with Governor Baker's order, Encore Boston Harbor, Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield will remain closed until 4 May.

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.

On top of the $1 million crisis and disaster relief pledge, the company is donating the equivalent of 400,000 meals across the U.S.

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.

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.

Spanning from Las Vegas to Massachusetts and in between, Casino City's Dan Ippolito takes a look at 10 casinos that are introducing new amenities, rooms, restaurants and more.

The classic Italian restaurant serving housemade charcuterie, pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts and more will be added to the resort’s food and beverage portfolio on 28 February.