Massachusetts Gaming Commission

Massachusetts gaming commission weighs opening SE region

The Associated Press — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +0000

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — The state gambling commission is hearing from advocates and opponents of extending an Indian tribe's exclusive right to develop a casino in southeastern Massachusetts.

The commission met Thursday at Bristol Community College in Fall River as it considers opening the region to commercial bidders.

Mass. Gambling Lobby Spends Less in 2012

Lucas Willard — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:00:00 +0000

BOSTON (AP) — The gambling industry spent $2.3 million dollars lobbying Beacon Hill lawmakers in 2012, a drop from the $3.1 million spent by the industry in Massachusetts in 2011.

A review of lobbying records by The Associated Press found that despite the decline, companies hoping to land one of the state's coveted casino license still poured hundreds of thousands into lobbying.

Two More Companies Compete For Massachusetts Slot Parlor License

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:29:41 +0000

Two companies bidding for gaming licenses in Massachusetts have told regulators they will apply for a slots facility, and not a resort casino.

Negotiations With Casino Developers Delayed

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:10:00 +0000

The mayor of Springfield Massachusetts has announced a delay in negotiations over building a resort casino downtown. The city will take more time to review written proposals from two casino operators competing for the city’s support.

11 Developers Apply For Massachusetts Gaming Licenses

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:51:17 +0000

Eleven applications were filed for gaming licenses in Massachusetts by Tuesday night’s deadline.

In announcing the applicants, Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Steve Crosby said the state is assured of robust competition to maximize job creation and tax revenue.

Two Casino Firms Meet Deadlines

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:21:00 +0000

Two high powered casino operators competing to develop projects in Springfield submitted detailed proposals to the city and filed initial applications for a casino license to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Debates Policy Questions

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:32:11 +0000

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has begun several days of meetings to address dozens of policy questions. It’s a prelude to the commissioners writing the final regulations to fully implement the year old gambling law and license resort casinos. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Casino Company Announces $910 Million Project In Springfield

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:29:37 +0000

Nevada based gaming company Ameristar has unveiled renderings and announced details about the resort casino it hopes to build in Springfield Massachusetts. It is one of three companies competing for casino development rights in Springfield. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Three Casino Companies Apply To Build In Springfield

Paul Tuthill — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:20:00 +0000

Three experienced casino operators stepped forward ahead of a Thursday night deadline and will compete in Springfield for the chance to build a casino in western Massachusetts. Each is proposing a development project totaling almost $1 billion. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

Casino Industry Workforce Development Cost Put At $9 Million

Paul Tuthill — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0000

A report to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission estimates the state will need to establish a labor pool of 30,000 candidates to fill approximately 10,000 jobs in the new casino industry. Commissioners will need to establish a plan for workforce development to go along with a master schedule that projects the awarding of casino licenses in the winter of 2014. WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports