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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.
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From parlays to how to place a bet, here’s your guide to sports betting in Massachusetts
Betting on sports will be legal in Massachusetts beginning January 31.
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With Massachusetts finally opening sports betting today, 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.
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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.
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Readers share their thoughts on recent NFL officiating
After the hashtag #NFLRigged began trending on social media, we asked our readers to share their thoughts on the controversial results of Sunday’s games.
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What do you think about Sunday’s NFL playoff officiating decisions?
Both NFL conference championship wins have left many football fans with a lot to say, with the hashtag, #NFLRigged, trending on social media.
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Empire State Building lit up in the Eagles’ colors after NFC win. People got fired up about it.
“If you need help but can’t tweet, blink your lights twice,” one wag commented.
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Scoreboard: The Bengals take on the Chiefs during the AFC Championship game
The Bengals are playing the Chiefs during the AFC Championship game. Follow the play-by-play.