Massachusetts Casinos and Massachusetts Gambling

Massachusetts dog tracks may get reprieve on betting

State dog tracks may get a break if legislation allowing them to operate as off-track betting parlors is approved. read more

Massachusetts senatorial candidate criticizes casinos

U.S. Senate candidate Alan Khazei said during a Democratic candidate forum that he is "fundamentally opposed" to casino gambling. read more

Representative says Massachusetts casinos three years away

State Rep. Brian Dempsey said that he expects it will be at least three years before any casinos open in Massachusetts. read more

Developers say $800 million set for Massachusetts casino

News brief: Developers who want to build a casino in Milford told the town's Board of Selectmen they can inject up to $800 million initially into the project. read more

Casino push in Massachusetts stalls

News brief: House Speaker Robert DeLeo says a bill to allow casinos or slot machines probably will not reach the governor's desk until next year. read more

Amendment raises hope for Massachusetts casino plan

News brief: A North Dakota congressman’s amendment to an existing Indian law could revive the Mashpee Wampanoag’s plan for a casino in Middleboro. read more

Key Massachusetts polticians support resort casinos

News brief: House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray both indicated today they were open to the idea of resort casinos. read more

Massachusetts town debates casino issue

News brief: The town of Palmer has been in the forefront of the Massachusetts issue after Mohegan Sun announced it wants to build a $1 billion resort casino. read more

Slots may be too late to save Massachusetts track

News brief: Raynham Park is scheduled to close in January and the process of adding slot machines in the state might be too late. read more

Gambling debate rages on in Massachusetts

News brief: The state is looking at its most friendly climate to date towards bringing legalized gambling. read more