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Baker releases plan to legalize sports wagering in Massachusetts

Natalie Patrick January 22, 2019
Gov. Charlie Baker announced on Thursday his plan to legalize wagering on sports in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted 3-0 Thursday to approve the Wynn Resort casino to be built in Charlestown. ILLUSTRATION BY SUSIE TERASAKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts Gaming Commission approves Boston Wynn Casino

Dave Sebastian February 10, 2016

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted Thursday to approve an agreement signed by the City of Boston and Wynn Resorts to build a casino in Charlestown, according to Elaine Driscoll, spokesperson...

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...

Racing will return Saturday to Suffolk Downs in East Boston after the racetrack closed in 2014. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Racing returns to Suffolk Downs as supporters push for gambling

Olivia Quintana September 11, 2015

After closing its doors in 2014 after a failed casino development, East Boston racetrack Suffolk Downs opened its doors Saturday to host the first of three race days amid supporters’ efforts to expand...

Gubernatorial candidates take stance on casinos

Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2014

As the casino and gaming industry continues to grow in Massachusetts, gubernatorial candidate Jeff McCormick, running as an independent in the November election, announced at a Suffolk University roundtable...

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