The Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a public hearing on 1 May 2025 to gather input on renewing Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment's Category 2 gaming licence for Plainridge Park Casino. The commission said the hearing took place in person at Plainville Town Hall, with a livestream available and no remote participation option.
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| Not named | Not stated | Missouri Gaming Commission opens sports betting applications on 15 May | Not stated | |
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission scheduled a remote adjudicatory hearing for 28 May 2025 on the gaming beverage licence renewal for Wynn MA, which operates as Encore Boston Harbor. The commission said the public could access the hearing remotely.
A Massachusetts Gaming Commission report released on 30 June 2025 examined public-safety trends in six communities from 2010 to 2023, focusing on the Plainridge Park Casino area. It found crime and service-call totals at the casino commensurate with similarly sized facilities, while identifying possible links to some fraud categories and traffic-related issues; the report said further analysis was needed on the fraud findings.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission scheduled a hearing for 5 November 2025 on whether to renew Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment’s licence to hold or conduct a racing meeting in Plainville for calendar year 2026. The hearing will take place remotely.
The New York State Gaming Commission held a public hearing on the environmental review of Caesars Entertainment, SL Green and Roc Nation’s proposed Times Square casino. A further hearing is scheduled for 28 May, while casino bidders must submit applications by 27 June; the commission expects to award up to three licences by year-end.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is due to hear why Fanatics Betting and Gaming did not notify 132 patrons when it limited their wagering, reportedly. The alleged failures occurred between 29 July and 7 September, after a rule took effect requiring personalised explanations within 48 hours. The commission is also to hear about alleged proxy betting involving Bill Simmons and FanDuel; the investigation remains ongoing.