A relatively obscure tribe is trying to enter the Indian casino business in the North Bay, which begs the question: How many are too many gaming facilities in one region?

On Nov. 8, 2022, California voters will be asked if they want to legalize sports betting at Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in the state.

Bay Staters will soon be able to play poker in-state again, when MGM Springfield opens its doors to poker players by the end of the year.

If Encore Boston Harbor was to reintroduce poker right now, as some of its guests have demanded, it would require the casino to close other table games because it cannot find enough people to hire as dealers, an executive told the Gaming Commission on Thursday.

If Encore Boston Harbor was to reintroduce poker right now, as some of its guests have demanded, it would require the casino to close other table games because it cannot find enough people to hire as dealers, an executive told the Gaming Commission on Thursday.

As players grow increasingly antsy about the lack of poker at Massachusetts casinos and the vague timeline for a decision on its fate, regulators and lawyers from the Gaming Commission are looking for answers from gaming executives.

When they open June 4, Las Vegas Strip casinos are almost certain to take steps to protect the health of workers and guests.

While many Nevada poker rooms have shut down over the last decade, Aria Resort and Casino has doubled down on the game, opening a second poker venue in 2018.