Massachusetts lawmaker proposes new bill limiting sports betting
A Massachusetts lawmaker has proposed a bill that would set limits on sports betting and the industry says it will crush their business.
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A Massachusetts lawmaker has proposed a bill that would set limits on sports betting and the industry says it will crush their business.
New data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows more people are having gambling problems, especially with sports betting.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said it's seen a significant increase in people calling for help with gambling problems and a lot of those calls are from people who say sports betting is their problem. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
The Massachusetts Lottery is offering you a chance to win $1 million on New Year's Day.
A sportsbook account had reportedly been opened under the name of one of Isaiah Rodgers Sr.'s associates.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
Advocates for gambling addiction recovery tell WBZ they were "shocked" when the organization tasked with helping people struggling with a gambling addiction advertised free slot play.
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
WBZ TV's Chris McKinnon and Jon Keller discuss the witness battle at the Impeachment trial, Bernie Sanders' weaknesses and the disappointing gambling revenue in Massachusetts.
DraftKings may be thriving, but these are troubled times for the Massachusetts gambling industry.
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.
Play responsibly, that's the message of the GameSense program inside the new MGM Springfield hotel and casino.
David Ortiz may not know exactly what a new book alleges regarding his proximity to bets placed on baseball games, but the former Red Sox star wants nothing to do with any of it.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has issued a statement on behalf of his league.
An introduction to seven of the most lavish casinos in the world for the ultimate gaming experience
The 'Play My Way' system, a first in the country, will allow slots players to set a budget and receive notifications about their spending through enrollment in a rewards card.
Gambling regulators across the country are considering whether to allow casinos to offer slot machines that mimic video and arcade games in an effort to attract younger gamblers.
The owners of Plainridge Park are defending the performance of Massachusetts' first casino.
Plainridge Park Casino is trailing Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut and Twin River in Rhode Island.
Plainridge Park Casino generated $12.9 million in gross gambling revenues in October.
Gambling regulators in Massachusetts said Wednesday that they would wade into the debate over fantasy sports websites, even as the state's attorney general continued a separate review of the industry.
The head of MGM Resorts International says the company remains committed to building a casino in downtown Springfield despite a recent redesign that eliminated a 25-story hotel and apartments.
Revenues were down slightly last month at Massachusetts' lone casino.
The city of Boston says interviews conducted by state investigators show Wynn Resorts was aware a convicted felon had a stake in land it eyed for a casino.
The casino gambling industry is off and running with the recent opening of the Plainridge Park Casino in southeastern Massachusetts.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
There is a new plea for help finding the man who vandalized a community space in Charlestown last year, causing $100,000 in damage.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
The man who had an affair with Ana Walshe before her death testified Thursday at Brian Walshe's murder trial.
A Connecticut teen has been arrested and charged with lighting a Boston police cruiser on fire nearly two months after a "street takeover" in the city.
The weather forecast shows an early season Arctic blast is on the way to the Boston area.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced that New England Patriots legends Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are finalists for the Class of 2026.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.