Massachusetts amendment H 4034 extends the authorization of horse racing and simulcasting until December 15, 2025. Governor Maura Healy must sign the agreement into law on Tuesday in order to avoid any race cancellations. BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers reached a compromise and shipped Governor Maura Healey a horse racing extension bill. The bill extends horse … Read more
The Mega Millions Jackpot has reached $355 million ahead of the next drawing on Friday, March 30. The most recent win with a larger Mega Millions jackpot was on January 13, 2023, earning over $1.3 billion in winnings. ATLANTA – The Mega Millions Jackpot has reached over $350 million prior to its drawing Friday. A … Read more
Legalized sports betting in Massachusetts opened on January 31. All three of the sanctioned casinos violated the in-state collegiate sports betting ban. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – In just two weeks since becoming regulated, all three Massachusetts casinos have violated the in-state collegiate sports betting ban. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has been notified of illegal wagers on … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved launch dates for mobile and retail sports betting. Planning for Super Bowl (retail) and March Madness (online) launches, the next step is for potential sportsbooks to submit their initial survey by Monday. BOSTON – By a 4-0 vote, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission set a sportsbook launch timeline. Online sportsbooks in … Read more
Sports betting advocate and state Senator Eric Lesser announced his bid for lieutenant governor. Lesser believes that a regulated wagering market can be launched before elections in November. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr also support wagering. LAS VEGAS – State Senator Eric Lesser just announced his bid for lieutenant governor … Read more
The odds to win the estimated $630 million Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Mass Cash produced two winners of $100,000 this past week. Platinum Jackpot winner in Viginia won $1 million on a chocolate milk run. BOSTON – Millions of people will be sitting on the edge of their seats to watch the … Read more
MGM Springfield reported record revenue numbers in November as a result of being the only gambling establishment in Massachusetts offering poker to players. The largest casino in Massachusetts, Encore Boston Harbor, plans to bring the popular table game back to their casino by Feb. 1, 2022 after seeing revenues decline in November. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – … Read more
The United States’ commercial gaming industry has shattered previously-held nationwide commercial gaming revenue records in just the first 10 months of 2021. Six states have already surpassed their previous yearly commercial gaming revenue records through the month of October. WASHINGTON – The United States’ commercial gaming industry is enjoying its strongest year ever from a … Read more
Alexander McLeish won $1,000,000 on a scratch off after open heart surgery. McLeish’s tickets were purchased by a friend and given to him as a get-well-soon present. McLeish chose to take a lump sum payment of $650,000 as his prize. ATTLEBORO, Mass. – A man in Massachusetts was recovering from open heart surgery when he … Read more
Minnesota lawmakers plan to move towards regulating online gambling. Massachusetts lawmakers are planning for the same in the upcoming year. More states could be on the way after this year’s successes. St. Paul, Minn. – With so many states successfully regulating sports betting in 2021, it’s no surprise that other states now prioritize the issue. … Read more