Michael Silverman
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Encore Boston Harbor illegally allowed sports bets on a women’s college basketball game again
Encore said there was "a little glitch” with an outside vendor’s technology betting platform, allowing the wagers to be accepted. → Read More
Massachusetts’s three sportsbooks allowed illegal bets to be placed on college sports
Plainridge, Encore, and MGM Springfield all self-reported mistakes that led to bets being accepted on college basketball games that were not supposed to be listed. → Read More
Mobile sports wagering in Massachusetts is scheduled to begin March 10
The launch date was set by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to come before the NCAA men's basketball tournament. → Read More
Marty Walsh reportedly in the mix to become executive director of NHL Players’ Association
Walsh's extensive experience, including his tenure as US secretary of labor, would be useful for the NHLPA, which will need to reach a new CBA with the league in 2026. → Read More
It was a star-studded morning at Encore as the first legal sports bets were placed
Johnny Damon and Cedric Maxwell were part of the ceremonies at one of three locations in Massachusetts to offer in-person betting as it opened Tuesday. → Read More
With Massachusetts finally opening sports betting on Tuesday, the opening ceremonies are ready to go
From Boston-area ex-athletes to state gaming commissioners, plenty of people have a hand in Tuesday's big kickoff. → Read More
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair is pleased sports betting is launching on time, but there’s still work to do
Next for Cathy Judd-Stein and the MGC will be considering Caesars Entertainment’s application to operate a sportsbook and the awarding of additional online licenses. → Read More
From parlays to how to place a bet, here’s your guide to sports betting in Massachusetts
Betting on sports will become legal in Massachusetts next Tuesday, and the state's three casinos will be ready to take your wagers. → Read More
Legal sports betting begins next week in Mass., and the casinos are bracing for
There are some unknowns surrounding the onset of legal sports betting next Tuesday, as the state's three casinos get a month's head-start on phone wagering. → Read More
Barstool Sports gets state approval for online betting license
The Barstool Sports sports betting app on Wednesday got the green light from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for an online sports wagering operator license. → Read More
Massachusetts to launch in-person sports betting on Jan. 31
Encore Boston Harbor, Plainridge Park Casino, and MGM Springfield received the three initial licenses for retail sportsbooks. → Read More
Plainridge granted temporary sports betting license
Unlike the durable suitability license approvals the MGC issued to Boston Encore Harbor and MGM Springfield, the Plainridge Park Casino’s license is temporary. → Read More
All-female local investment group hopes to bring NWSL team back to Boston as expansion finalist
Boston, one of the league's original cities, is reported to be up against Tampa and San Francisco for a team to begin play in 2024. → Read More
Gaming commission approves sports betting license for MGM Springfield casino
The timeline remains for retail sports betting to launch in late January, and online sports betting in early March. → Read More
The NHL is about to move into Fenway Park. Here’s a look at how it will set up for the Winter Classic.
In its first return visit to a Winter Classic site, the 14th edition of the NHL’s annual outdoor jewel will be a celebration of the 110-year-old baseball stadium’s status as an iconic sports monument. → Read More
How Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy helped Charlie Baker become the next NCAA president
A headhunter rang up Kennedy, and started describing the role. Only one person popped in Kennedy's mind. → Read More
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker to replace Mark Emmert as NCAA president
Baker is an unorthodox choice — most NCAA leaders come from campuses, where they've served as president or athletic director. → Read More
WynnBet wins state approval for first online sports betting license
The gambling commission is scheduled to discuss and possibly vote on a second online license, Caesars Entertainment, tethered to Boston Encore Harbor, on Wednesday. → Read More
No major changes planned after sale of Portland Sea Dogs, the Red Sox’ Double A affiliate
Diamond Baseball Holdings, the new owner, bought 10 minor league clubs last year, with Portland one of three more added in Tuesday’s announcement. → Read More
Fenway Sports Group leaning toward a partial sale of stakes in Liverpool
Potential new partners would need to be philosophically aligned with FSG’s fiscal tenets and team-building philosophies, said a source familiar with discussions of a potential Liverpool sale. → Read More