Court Sends Gambling Loss Suit to Arbitration
A Suffolk Superior Court judge compelled arbitration of a Massachusetts Loss Recovery Act claim against online casino and game operators.
Massachusetts Gambling News
This page covers gambling across Massachusetts, from casino resorts and sports betting to the state lottery and poker tournaments. Coverage is statewide, spanning the capital and the rural counties.
Recent news
November 6, 2026
Lottery Launches 11th Annual Holiday Toy DriveMassachusetts State Lottery collects new unwrapped toys through December 11 while promoting responsible gift-giving.
November 5, 2026
Massachusetts Probes Bill Simmons Proxy Sports BetsThe Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating alleged proxy wagers placed through FanDuel by podcaster Bill Simmons.
November 2, 2026
Massachusetts Votes on Cannabis Repeal in NovemberQuestion 8 asks Massachusetts voters whether to repeal legal cannabis, with dispensary owners campaigning against the measure.
November 2, 2026
Massachusetts Weighs Horse Betting for Health FundMassachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano supports directing gambling revenue from historical horse race betting to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund.
October 28, 2026
Massachusetts Weighs Gaming Expansion to Fund HealthcareLawmakers consider authorizing historical horse race wagers to cover impending budget gaps for health services.
October 27, 2026
Massachusetts Lottery Releases Peppermint-Scented TicketsThe state lottery introduced the new scratch tickets on October 6 to boost holiday interest amid declining retail sales.
October 20, 2026
Massachusetts House Adds Racing Machines to Spending BillThe amendment permits historic horse racing terminals at Suffolk Downs and Raynham Park.
October 16, 2026
Massachusetts House Advances Historical Horse Race BettingThe July amendment aims to boost the state horse racing industry and generate new tax revenue.
October 12, 2026
Westford Resident Won $475,118 Lottery PrizeA Massachusetts man claimed a large jackpot after placing a $10 bet on an online eInstant game.
October 11, 2026
Two Massachusetts Powerball Tickets Won Major PrizesPlayers in Randolph and Springfield matched numbers to secure winnings in the recent Powerball drawing.
More in Gambling
Massachusetts gambling reporting spans licensed casino resorts, mobile and retail sports betting, state lottery draws and jackpots, and the regulators who oversee them. Coverage reaches from Boston to the western hills and the Cape. Licensing decisions and the state's gaming commission carry as much weight as the games themselves. Problem gambling research and how revenue is spent on local services recur as the most persistent follow-up threads.