“It’s great to see so many people here as we commemorate the first sports bets in Massachusetts,” said McDonough. Sports broadcaster Sean McDonough served as the master of ceremonies for the event. “This is just another great day for the area,” said Ells. It’s really a good time.”Īrtie Ells, a Chelsea resident, wanted to be a part of an historic day for Massachusetts. “I bet a couple of Super Bowl props and parlays tonight for hockey, college basketball,” said Capone. launch of the betting kiosks inside the casino.

Mike Capone of Malden was one of the first patrons to wager after Holaday personally led the countdown to the 10 a.m.

“I thanked him for breaking the Curse of the Bambino,” remarked DeMaria.īoston sports fans, who have enjoyed several championships by the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins in this century, can now legally wager on professional and college sports at Encore – and they’re excited about the opportunity. We made the same argument when we were bringing the casino to Everett – why not keep the money here in the community? This sportsbook is a very nice facility.”ĭeMaria said he had the opportunity to chat with Johnny Damon, one of the sports celebrities in attendance at Tuesday’s event. “People have been able to go to other states to wager on sports. “This has been long overdue,” said DeMaria, who led the way for the Encore resort/casino to be built in the city. Joseph McGonagle and Dan Ryan and an array of professional athletes at the grand opening of the new sportsbook which is another step in Encore bringing a spectacular Las Vegas-style experience to Everett. Holaday was joined by Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, Speaker of the House Ron Mariano, State Reps. “Everyone is thrilled and excited it’s here.”

“It’s sports betting in the nation’s best sports town,” remarked Holaday. Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday said it all about the opening of the WynnBET Sportsbook Tuesday at the five-star resort/casino in Everett.

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