Encore Boston Harbor

As the Boston area’s only full casino prepares to reopen this weekend, NBC10 Boston got a look inside at the steps being taken to keep people safe. Brian Gullbrants is the president of Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts. He’s seen a lot in his career, but nothing like the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shutdown. “We’ve seen tsunamis and...

Take a look inside Encore Boston Harbor as the Everett casino prepares to reopen.

A Massachusetts man who let his driver’s license lapse had a bit of bad luck when trying to cash in on some winnings earlier this year at the Encore Boston Harbor. Tom Rosenthal, of Waltham, had lady luck on his side when he visited the Encore in January. “I threw some money in the slots, and all of a...

When trying to cash in on some winnings earlier this year at the Encore Boston Harbor, a Massachusetts man had a bit of back luck after letting his driver’s license lapse.

The Boston area’s only full casino plans to reopen this month. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett announced Thursday that it intends to open back up on Sunday, July 12, pending approval of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. MGM Springfield, the state’s other full casino, plans to open the following day. The state will enter Phase 3 of its reopening process Monday,…

The lone resort casino in the Boston area is furloughing thousands more workers as it eyes reopening in July. Encore Boston Harbor in Everett will have about 700 workers on staff, but about 3,000 workers and managers will have to be furloughed, Wynn Resorts said Monday. The casino in late May furloughed about 10% of its full-time staff and stopped…

Encore Boston Harbor will this week present to authorities its plan for reopening amid the coronavirus outbreak, including thermal cameras, sanitized dice and temperature checks. The 23-page plan, which the casino is set to present to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Thursday, details safety protocols Encore says is based on guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and medical...

In a 23-page document, Encore Boston Harbor has outlined its reopening plan amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Encore Boston Harbor will present a 23-page safety plan to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission detailing how they would reopen amid the coronavirus crisis.

There is still no exact timeframe for when Encore Boston Harbor will be able to reopen but the Everett casino has released its plans for when it is safe to do so. The casino said it is closely monitoring the coronavirus pandemic as outlined by guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control as well as guidance from medical...

Gaming floors at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park Casino are expected to close to gamblers at 6 a.m. Sunday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced.

Massachusetts’ three casinos are expected to cease gambling operations by Sunday morning after a unanimous vote from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Saturday prompted by the spread of the new coronavirus.

A visitor to Massachusetts’ newest resort casino tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Thursday evening. The patient visited Encore Boston Harbor on March 5, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said in a statement. The Boston Globe reports that the individual who went to the casino is Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, who confirmed earlier Thursday that he tested positive for COVID-19….

Encore Boston Harbor is taking steps after a visitor tested positive for COVID-19.

A Boston luxury hotel and casino announced Tuesday it will implement precautionary measures and closely monitor all coronavirus developments. Encore Boston Harbor will begin screening the temperatures of staff and guests entering the resort in the near future, according to a statement released by the resort. The hotel and casino will refer anyone with a temperature of 100 degrees or…

Two state troopers were injured early Saturday morning while arresting an unruly patron in the poker room at Encore Boston Harbor, Massachusetts authorities say. Encore security requested assistance from the Massachusetts State Police gaming enforcement unit shortly after 2 a.m. for help with a man who had become irate and aggressive toward casino security. As the troopers attempted to take…

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A Boston pedestrian was hit by a car outside the Encore Boston Harbor Resort early Sunday morning, authorities say. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries and was brought to Massachusetts General Hospital, according to Boston police. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say that they are still looking for the driver of the vehicle.

Encore Boston Harbor will replace some bartenders with automatic drink-dispensing machines in hopes of speeding up alcohol beverage service for gamblers under a set of alcohol license amendments approved by regulators Thursday.

Four people have been indicted in connection with a violent assault in an elevator at the Encore Boston Harbor casino last year. According to Attorney General Maura Healey’s office, Matthew Haley, 27, of Cambridge, and Jose Mercado, 32, of Boston, were indicted Thursday by a Middlesex County Grand Jury on one count each of assault and battery by means of…