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Casino gambling in Massachusetts

In the Cards: Our new blog covering Mass. gaming

In the Cards: Our new blog covering Mass. gaming

Globe reporter Mark Arsenault tackles casino development and gambling issues in his frequently updated blog.
Pictures: Past, present and future of Suffolk downs

Pictures: Past, present and future of Suffolk downs

See what's changed at the site, which first hosted horse racing in 1935 and could end up with one of the state's three resort casino licenses

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Springfield mayor backs MGM casino proposal

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno today said he's chosen the $800 million casino plan as the city’s candidate for the Western Massachusetts license. (4/30/13)

Everett, Wynn unveil deal for casino

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria Jr. said $25.2 million annually from the proposed casino would boost city tax revenues "by pretty close to one-third." (4/25/13)
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Proposed Mass. casino locations

Proposed Mass. casino locations
Developers vying for the state's three casino licenses are proposing facilities in a number of locations.

Wampanoag tribe loses exclusive hold on Southeastern Mass. casino license

The state gambling commission will solicit bids from gambling companies interested in competing for development rights in the region. (4/18/13)

Milford selectmen press Foxwoods officials for details on casino plan

The town's top selectman said he has seen no substantive effort to show firm details of the local resort casino proposal, or to address the town’s concerns. (4/10/13)

Suffolk bid takes hit from shareholder

One of Suffolk Downs' largest stakeholders is divesting its 19.9 percent share because its executives don't want to submit to required background checks. (3/28/13)

Casino tycoon eyes Worcester for slots

Chicago casino tycoon Neil Bluhm has settled on Worcester for a planned slot machine parlor, the first gambling business proposed for central Mass. (3/13/13)

Slots parlor representative discusses proposal with Danvers selectmen

A representative of PPE Casino Resorts said the Liberty Tree Mall parlor would employ up to 700 and wouldn't require any property expansion. (2/9/13)

11 apply for Mass. casino licenses

At least three proposals (Suffolk Downs, Everett, and Milford) will vie for what is expected to be the most lucrative casino license in the state. (1/15/13)

Everett, Revere vie for casino license

Neighboring cities with deep roots in Italy are the battleground in a fight between Vegas titans for Eastern Massachusetts' sole resort casino license. (1/13/13)

Mohegan Sun to pursue Palmer casino

Mohegan Sun's owners have found a new backer and will apply to build a gambling resort in Palmer, the Connecticut casino's top executive said. (1/14/13)

Suffolk Downs pays $400,000, applies

Suffolk Downs pays $400,000, applies
Long the leading contender for casino development rights in Greater Boston, the track has submitted its non-refundable $400,000 application fee to the state. (8/10/12)
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