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Massachusetts Jurisdiction News
Massachusetts rep files slot bill
7 Nov 2007
News Brief: Massachusetts State Rep. David Flynn plans to file a bill that would allow the installation of slot machines at each of the state's four race tracks while the state ponders the possible licensing of casinos.
Poker legend speaks at Harvard
16 Oct 2007
Poker Hall of Fame member and legendary World Series of Poker player Crandell Addington was invited to speak at Harvard University.
Massachusetts slots hearing scheduled
21 Sep 2007
News Brief: A hearing has been scheduled within the next two weeks on a bill that would allow slot machines at Massachusett's four race tracks.
Massachusetts treasurer slams slot proposals
1 Aug 2007
News Brief: Massachusetts State Treasurer Tim Cahill yesterday refused to throw a bone to the Bay State’s struggling racetracks, slamming proposals to put slot machines at local racing venues.
Does the average American know about the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act?
20 Oct 2006
While Internet gambling aficionados are certainly aware of the new law, Casino City reporter Aaron Todd ventured to Boston's Quincy Market to find out how much the average American knows.
New England Charity Event Includes Poker Tournament
12 Sep 2006
The New England Technology Foundation’s 13th annual charity
fundraising event will include casino games and a poker tournament.
Legislators Schedule Hearing on Internet Gambling
16 May 2006
News Brief: Lawmakers will tackle the complicated issue of Internet gambling during a two-hour hearing June 2 during a meeting of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States in Boston.
We're Not Experiencing a Flush, Experts Say
28 Mar 2006
So is the popularity of online gambling creating hordes of addicts too broke to cover their bets? No, one Harvard University researcher says.
Massachusetts Tracks Decry Offshore Betting
9 May 2005
News Brief: As Bay Staters plunk down their cash on today's Kentucky Derby, millions will be flowing offshore to unregulated online casinos that lure gamblers away from the state's racetracks with plum rebates.
Sportsbook.com offers to Buy Historic Baseball
20 Jan 2005
Sportbook.com has offered to by the baseball from the Boston Red Sox’s historic win.
Poker Fans Chipping in for Charity
18 Nov 2004
News Brief: Poker players are flocking to poker tournaments for a good night of poker and to help raise money for charity.
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