In 2011, legislators signed the Expanded Gaming Act into Massachusetts gambling laws allowing up to four commercial casinos to operate in designated state areas. The plan was a casino resort in each area and one slot parlor in the entire state. But how the Bay State got to that point takes some explanation. Here is a lengthy…
It was great to Return to Encore Boston Harbor. After three years and Covid, we finally made it back. But, this time, it wasn’t so seamlessly awesome. Check-In We arrived around 6:00 pm on a Wednesday. Valet for guests staying over is free, and quickly, we were in line checking in. It didn’t take long,…
Sports betting will be alive and well in New England as Massachusetts is the latest newcomer to the Sports-Betting party. Massachusetts Finally Approved Sports-Betting. To make it simple, here’s a little Q & A. How Long Did It Take? In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a historic decision when it overturned the federal ban on…
New England’s Poker Players have four casino poker rooms to play in – Encore Boston Harbor, Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, MGM Springfield, and the entire state of New Hampshire. So it’s time to revisit Beginner’s Guide to Casino Poker. So, You Think You’re Good at Those Home Games? Sure, you play poker – at home with…
Maybe comparisons of a local watering hole to “Cheers” have been overdone. But one brewpub in Everett is an exceptional experience. Night Shift Brewing Is The Best Kept Secret At Encore! Related Post – Encore Boston Harbor Is the Gem of New England Night Shift Brewing is the Best Kept Secret at Encore Last Thursday…
Remember some of the greatest New England comebacks? How about the 2004 Red Sox breaking the curse as the first baseball team to return from a 0-3 deficit and win a seven-game series? Then, there’s Super Bowl LI, when the New England Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit in only 114 seconds, giving them…
Since Encore Boston Harbor opened, I have wanted to stay in its hotel. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, that desire had to wait. But the wait was well worth it. Encore Boston Harbor Is the Gem of New England. An Encore Boston Harbor Trip Report It was our 36th anniversary, and we had a comped…
Massachusetts has not seen the flourishing gaming future it once expected. In 2011, when the Expanded Gaming Act was approved, Massachusetts saw itself poised to be the top dog in New England. Unfortunately, the pandemic, as well as other issues, limited their growth. Since June 2020, Connecticut’s tribal casinos have enjoyed an advantage over their…