With slots revenues lagging, casinos seek to put a new spin on an old game – The Boston Globe

Table games, with their higher stakes, have performed well at Encore Boston Harbor, but slots revenues are softer than expected. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/09/22/with-slots-revenues-lagging-casinos-seek-put-new-spin-old-game/ypm3zdyMEuIjKG6AczxGdN/story.html

Brockton mayor giving minorites a shot at marijuana businesses – News – The Enterprise, Brockton, MA – Brockton, MA

Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues said he is handing out more host community agreements for minority applicants, giving them a chance to make their case to the Cannabis Control Commission for a recreational marijuana business license. — Read on http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20190922/brockton-mayor-giving-minorites-shot-at-marijuana-businesses

Something is definitely brewing in the Berkshires – The Boston Globe

Five craft breweries and their taprooms are conveniently spread out on a north-south axis so that a traveler is rarely more than 20 minutes from a fresh mug anywhere in Berkshire County. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2019/09/17/something-definitely-brewing-berkshires/IgNrv2Q9JBkkcPYmjrXeRJ/story.html

Recreational marijuana shops in Ayer, Millbury get approval to open – The Boston Globe

Two more recreational marijuana stores can open in Massachusetts as early as next week. — Read on http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana/2019/09/20/recreational-marijuana-shops-ayer-millbury-get-approval-open/yx1cRc7efIn35HfQJunNJK/story.html