“Mass. gambling boom may bust: Report warns about stalled revenue, tax caps and lottery woes” – New England Public Media

By Carrie Healy, Published September 22, 2025
“Monday marked the Autumnal Equinox, with nearly equal parts day and night. That’s pretty much the opposite of a casino, where there are no clocks and there’s no sense of time. A new report from the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center just dropped on gambling revenue, and experts say Massachusetts lawmakers and regulators have some big issues to watch as the industry continues to grow here. State House News Service reporter Alison Kuznitz explains what analysts are calling out….”

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