Mass. Gambling Commission

Casino companies are voicing strong concerns about a plan by state gambling regulators to limit the time and money gamblers spend at casinos. Representatives from Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Penn National Gaming all said they support finding innovative ways to prevent gambling addiction...

MGM Springfield has been named state's first official casino operator, capping a more than two year process that saw at least four rival plans in western Massachusetts fall by the wayside. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously Friday at the MassMutual Center to approve a deal granting MGM the license, but providing it temporary relief from an $85 million state licensing fee... Read

State gambling officials are concerned Massachusetts won't see any viable casino proposals emerge in the Fall River/New Bedford area and are considering delaying the licensing process another six months. The members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, at a meeting at the Hynes Convention Center Thursday, voiced support for pushing back the next deadline for the southeastern region casino licen

The state's gambling commission has set a timetable for the awarding of the first and only slots parlor license in Massachusetts.       The commission on Wednesday said it expected to publicly announce the winner of the license on Feb...

The three companies hoping to operate the first resort casinos in Massachusetts are getting a chance to make direct pitches to the state gambling commission. MGM Resorts International, Mohegan Sun and Wynn Resorts are scheduled to each make 90-minute presentations to the panel on Wednesday...

Three companies seeking state licenses to build resort casinos in Massachusetts have filed final applications with the state gaming commission.       Tuesday was the deadline set by the panel for the so-called Phase 2 applications.  ...