The relationship between casinos and their host communities can be a tenuous one. But, in Plainville, Massachusetts, the opposite is true. Plainville municipal, public safety officials, and state lawmakers gave resounding approval to relicense Plainridge. No one in an elected capacity or from the public spoke in opposition to the renewal. Finally, in October 2020,…
“Casino carpet is known as an exercise in deliberate bad taste that somehow encourages people to gamble,” David Schwartz, director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, wrote in an essay. So, Why Are Casino Carpets So Loud and Colorful? Conspiracy theories? Ambiance? Casino themes? Here’s All About Casino…
“I tell ya, Plainridge gets no respect.” Comedian Rodney Dangerfield is famous for saying, “I Get No Respect.” All three of Massachusetts’s casinos have been open for a year. So when Plainridge Park reopened on July 13, 2020, good vibes and hope flowed. The Plainridge Park Re-Opening was a Success. But how is it doing…
Recreational Gamblers often rush into going to the casino before thinking about it. Going to your local casino requires some planning. So before you get in the car, take a deep breath and read over our 10 Tips Before Your Trip. The Days Before 1. Study and Practice Before Your Casino Return Libraries and bookstores…
Massachusetts Casinos Wait To Reopen looks at why Massachusetts lags behind other New England states. Around the country, states are struggling to open after the coronavirus epidemic. The nation’s casinos are caught between Massachusetts hasn’t opened its casinos yet. Meanwhile, Connecticut and Rhode Island casinos are. Maine continues to be closed until further notice. Related Post…
The recent gambling expansion is focused on legalized sports betting. Revenues crashed after all casinos closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic. As a result, expansion had come to a halt years before. But now, things are returning to a more casino experience. Here’s a look at New England Gambling Expansion Past and Present….
Our awards were some different winners this year, but not exactly what we thought they would be. I assumed it would be well represented with MGM Springfield on the scene. Instead, Mohegan Sun added to its New England prominence. So here is the New England Casino Awards – Final Analysis of 2018. BEST HOTEL With the…
Here is some nostalgia. Five years ago, we held the New England Casino Awards. It was the third try, and Encore wasn’t even finished being built. Maybe it’s time for another Awards Poll. So many things have changed. Which is a good reason to look back. Here are the results of our annual survey of…
