Taunton casino Welcome Center opens with slot machines
The future site of the First Light Casino in Taunton now has slot machines on hand inside a small structure on the property.
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The future site of the First Light Casino in Taunton now has slot machines on hand inside a small structure on the property.
The bets and bills are flying as online sports betting officially kicks off in the Commonwealth.
According to Canadian researchers, nearly 1 in 8 high school students plays social casino games and playing these games may be linked to a higher risk of gambling problems among some teens.
Massachusetts gambling regulators are reporting MGM Springfield generated $9.5 million from gambling operations in its first week open.
Big, bold, and beautiful--that's the best way to describe the food, flavors, and everything else at Ballo.
The first and so far the only casino in Massachusetts collected nearly $180 million in gambling revenues in its first year of operation.
By a 4-1 vote the Massachusetts Gaming Commission denied a license for a casino proposed for the Brockton Fairgrounds.
Another casino project is joining the fray in New England's increasingly crowded gambling scene.
Massachusetts' casino war was re-engaged Tuesday as casino mogul Steve Wynn made a rare appearance in the Bay State to tout his $1.7 billion casino north of Boston.
The tribe and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission will meet at the tribe's government and community center in Mashpee on Tuesday afternoon.
Massachusetts gambling regulators are giving the public a chance to weigh in on a resort casino proposed for Brockton.
Baker says the dispute that has led Wynn Resorts to put its $1.7 billion casino project on hold needs to be immediately resolved because there's a lot at stake.
A Boston company has been selected to build a $1.7 billion Wynn Resorts casino in Everett.
The federal government officially designated Mashpee Wampanoag lands as a reservation on Friday, a move the Cape Cod tribe says paves the way for construction of a resort casino and establishment of a sovereign tribal nation within Massachusetts' borders.
The legal battle over Wynn's planned Massachusetts casino is not over, despite a judge's decision to dismiss lawsuits filed by the cities of Boston and Revere.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is expressing frustration with MGM for its latest design changes.
A Massachusetts judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the sale of state land for Wynn's planned $1.7 billion Boston-area casino.
Mashpee Wampanoag tribe and Taunton city officials on Monday touted the economic benefits of a $500 million casino the tribe hopes to build in the southeastern Massachusetts city.
The top investigator for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission says allegations that retired members of the State Police working for Wynn Resorts had access to a "wire-tap room" in the state attorney general's office are false.
A referendum which would have allowed members of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe to bring games to an unfinished tribal community center on Martha's Vineyard failed to win a two-thirds majority vote.
Lawsuits challenging Massachusetts' decision to award Wynn Resorts a gambling license have come with a hefty price tag.
The first casino in Massachusetts generated $6.1 million in gambling revenues during its first week of operation.
Looking for fun things to do and eat in New England this summer? Here's what a food editor from Yankee Magazine recommends.
The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave, assuring his benefits and pay are covered.
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
A Plymouth, Massachusetts mom is looking for an affordable wheelchair van so she can keep taking her son on adventures.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
An air quality alert was issued today for Boston and parts of Massachusetts.
Gas prices continue to climb in Massachusetts before travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave, assuring his benefits and pay are covered.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.