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City approves more than $370,000 in Charlestown Community Impact Fund grants

Daniel Kool March 24, 2021
Its Managing Committee approved “mini-grants” of $2,500 to $20,000 to local nonprofits.
A Suffolk Superior Court dismissed a suit Thursday from the City of Boston fighting the construction of Wynn Casino in Everett. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Next steps in Wynn casino construction await

Paige Smith December 10, 2015

An attempt by the City of Boston to block construction by Wynn Resorts in a nearby city has reached a standstill as officials consider the next step of legal action. Superior Court Justice Janet...

East Boston casino vote fails

Daily Free Press Admin November 5, 2013

Voters denied permission to construct a casino on the Suffolk Downs racetrack in East Boston and Revere on a ballot question Tuesday. About 56.02 percent of voters, or 4,281 people, cast their votes against...

Boston, Revere casino deal sparks debate in East Boston

Daily Free Press Admin September 4, 2013

With the delayed signature of Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo on Aug. 28, an official plan for a casino resort in East Boston is set for referendum in the coming weeks. The plans to build onto the Suffolk Downs...

MGM Resorts files paperwork for proposed casino in Springfield

Daily Free Press Admin March 21, 2013

MGM Resorts International announced Friday it has filed the required paperwork in order to begin environmental review for a proposed casino in Springfield. “A complete ENF [Environmental Notification...

Foxwoods makes bid for Mass. gaming license amidst controversy

Daily Free Press Admin February 14, 2013

Foxwoods Resort Casino is joining the Massachusetts casino sweepstakes as a full partner and stakeholder in the Milford venture for the most lucrative casino license in the state. The Massachusetts Gaming...

Casinos compete for Massachusetts gambling licenses

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2013

After Massachusetts opened its doors to the gaming industry in 2011, 11 firms have applied to receive extended gaming licenses to expand into Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has received...

Mass. prepares for underaged, problem gamblers in possible casinos

Daily Free Press Admin September 18, 2012

Although research suggests gambling problems await college students at casinos, any possible casino in Boston will have safeguards to look out for both underaged and problem gamblers, officials said. If...

Community outreach next step as casino plans unravel

Daily Free Press Admin September 6, 2012

As the Suffolk Downs Resort continues its push for a new $1 billion casino in association with Caesar’s Entertainment, casino opponents are pushing for more community education. “In order to stop...

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