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Ahead of the launch of sports wagering in the Commonwealth on January 31, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is expanding options to help people to control their gambling. The MGC has announced that a Voluntary Self-Exclusion list has been established specifically for sports wagering. Since the first casino in Massachusetts opened in 2015, more than 1,700…

During a public meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission where American Wagering, Inc. presented and Commissioners reviewed that entity’s application for a sports wagering operator license, Commissioners voted unanimously to find Caesars Sportsbook preliminarily suitable for a temporary Category 3 sports wagering operator license. The MGC set a goal to launch retail sports wagering in late January 2023 and…

Ahead of the November 21 application deadline, 15 total sports wagering operator applications were submitted to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Three applications were received for Category 1 licenses, five were received for a Category 3 license tethered to a Category 1 license, and six were received for stand-alone Category 3 licenses. One additional Category…

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced yesterday that it received 29 operator Scoping Surveys from potential applicants for Category 1, 2 and 3 Sports Wagering Licenses by the deadline of 17 October. Of those 29 submitted applications, three came from potential Category 1 License applicants, three came from potential Category 2 License applicants, and 23 came from potential…

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) released a Notice of Intent form regarding licenses for sports wagering in the Commonwealth, stating that 42 companies had lodged their interest including industry giants MGM Resorts, Bally’s, 888, Caesars, Rush Street FanDuel and DraftKings. The MGC requested that any entity interested in obtaining a sports wagering license submit this…

Massachusetts legislators inched closer to bringing in sports betting with a bill allowing retail and online betting on professional sports and some collegiate sports now heading for the signature of Governor Charlie Baker, a known supporter of sports betting. Casinos and racetracks, including Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park Casino, Raynham Park and Suffolk…

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has warned the Massachusetts General Court over banning bets on collegiate sporting events, placing restrictions on advertising, and opting for a tax rate too high for operators.  AGA President Bill Miller said: “Prohibiting wagers on collegiate sports would not only hinder the growth and development of a legal sports betting…

Wynn Resorts has published plans to build a 1,800-seat events venue along with a two-story restaurant and a 2,200-car parking garage on 13 acres of land across from its Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts. A 425-foot-long pedestrian bridge would connect the events venue to the casino. Big Night Entertainment Group, who works with Wynn with…

WynnBET Sports Bar within Encore Boston Harbor opened its doors over the weekend, providing guests with the ultimate sports viewing experience albeit not yet with betting options to accompany it. Located on the resort’s casino floor, WynnBET Sports Bar features more than 70 televisions, a 10-foot high and 123-foot-long immersive video wall, a full-service bar…