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 …
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 …
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NETimeGambling continues with the plan to visit ALL 9 New England casinos – in only seven days. So far, we have visited MGM Springfield, both casinos in Maine, and had a lovely stay at Encore Boston Harbor. Four casinos down, still five to go. Your itinerary for this one-week journey in New England continues with …
Every New England state has a lottery. Scratch-off tickets, Keno, and numerous pick’em games like Powerball are part of the state lotteries. States consider these essential parts of their state revenue. But there’s more to the state lottery. Factual Guide to State Lotteries looks at gaming products from the New England state Lotteries. Related Post …
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? NETimeGambling Explaining Casino Carpet …
“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 …
Some of us still haven’t returned to the casino. Or maybe we visited once or twice since they closed in March. Nevertheless, going back to your local casino requires some planning. So before you get in the car, take a deep breath and read over our 10 Tips for Your Casino Return. Related Post – …
