Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte says gambling addiction nearly cost him career
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is opening up about a gambling addiction he says nearly cost him his football career.
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New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is opening up about a gambling addiction he says nearly cost him his football career.
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is expected to appear in a New York court Monday on charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.
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.
Call volume during a typical New England Patriots game at Gillette Stadium can more than double.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Archaeologists searching beneath Charlestown's Breed's Hill for new clues about one of the most significant sites of the American Revolution have already found notable artifacts.
Gov. Maura Healey is throwing her support behind a bill that could push back last call at restaurants and bars this summer as the Boston area hosts the 2026 World Cup.
Boston and the MBTA have reached an agreement on a closure plan for Summer Street near South Station during the World Cup.
Lucas Di Benedetto, the accused wrong-way driver who crashed into a Massachusetts State Police cruiser last weekend, was taken into custody by ICE Tuesday.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel talked about why the team traded for A.J. Brown.
Archaeologists searching beneath Charlestown's Breed's Hill for new clues about one of the most significant sites of the American Revolution have already found notable artifacts.
Investigators are looking at "environmental factors" at Uxbridge High School that could potentially be linked to breast cancer cases.
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.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown has passed his physical and is "ready to go."
Boston sports media personality Chris Gasper said he is preparing to undergo surgery for prostate cancer.
After months of speculation, the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have agreed to a trade for star wide receiver A.J. Brown.
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.