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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will conduct studies to evaluate the effect of Massachusetts’ new casinos on problem gambling, crime, domestic violence and lower home values. PHOTO BY ANTOINE TAVENEAUX/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

UMass Amherst to conduct study on gambling problems

Paige Smith December 3, 2014

With plans for casino construction underway in Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in cooperation with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, will begin its second large research study about gambling...

Two Massachusetts casinos received licensing Friday and plans for development are underway. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Plans for Massachusetts casinos underway

Sarah Poff November 13, 2014

MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts received a unanimous vote Friday from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, officially granting each company a license to operate resort casinos in downtown...

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...

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