Bally’s Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island, has been the flagship of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, now known as Bally’s. It has undergone many additions and transformations, from horse racing and greyhound racing to a full casino with a hotel and entertainment venue. Twin River Casino was the first property to introduce New England to…
What Are They Thinking? After two visits to the new VIP Lounge at Mohegan Sun, I am disappointed. At one time, three lounges were available for players with Momentum levels of Leap. The first was the Sachem Club in the Sky Casino which served breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There were two lounges in the Earth…
Maine Gambling Timeline Maine Casinos Maine has two casinos. Oxford Hotel and Casino in Oxford and the Hollywood Slots in Bangor. The Summary by the Numbers is available below. Oxford, four years ago, expanded with a 93,907-square-foot addition to the existing gaming facility and features more than 100 guest rooms, including six high-end suites and additional dining options,…
Do people make resolutions and stick to them? Come on now. We make resolutions on January 1st with all good intentions. They represent hope – change for the better – improvement. Here are twelve gambling resolutions for the new year, courtesy of the Casino Answer Man – John Grochowski. Please note John’s acknowledgments at the…
Over the years, casinos have experimented with many promotions to get you through the door. Free spins, free slot play, scratch cards, slot tournaments, table game tournaments, senior specials, dining offers……you name it, and they’ve tried it. Many promotions are fun and can improve the player’s advantage or close the gap. Rewards Club Questions &…
The state has a pair of casinos run by Native American tribes with all the luxury of the best Vegas establishments. Meanwhile, Connecticut online gambling sites are putting bettors in virtual casinos and sportsbooks to enhance their experience. Here is a comprehensive report on Gambling in Connecticut – The Nutmeg State No horse racing tracks…
It was the first State in New England to have sports betting. Rhode Island – The Ocean State. Between 1744 and 1843, placing bets on local lotteries was considered a normal part of civic duty. Eventually, the State’s conservative political elite sought to outlaw all forms of gambling, beginning with the passage of a state…
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…