Modern Gambling in New England

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Casinos have been present in New England since the 1930s. Although they did not originate there, they were present here also, only in a form different from the one we are familiar with today. The word itself represented some sort of a social and recreational establishment. It was not until the late 20th century that casinos got the shape and form they have today. Let’s see what the situation is like in the present day.

Mobile and online casinos

One of the more modern forms of gambling is mobile casino sites. Mobile gambling completely revolutionized the gambling world in the sense that now everyone can gamble whenever they want. They no longer need to plan, take time off, and organize the trip to the nearest casino, they can just go on their phone and choose between numerous great options. The technological advancement is so amazing that it almost feels as if you are physically in a casino when gambling. These remote real money online casino venues have reached a very high popularity level and the gambling audience is usually polarized in their choice - they either love the idea of remote gambling due to the comfort it provides, or they prefer the experience of physically being in a casino and experiencing it with all their senses.

Brick-and-mortar casinos

As far as traditional casinos go, there is a wide variety in New England. There are several areas with thriving casinos that have become world-famous. There are two very famous casinos in Connecticut - Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Both are popular, but also different. Foxwoods is the largest casino in North America and the fifth largest in the world. It boasts an insane size of 9 million square feet and it has everything from restaurants, rooms, nightclubs, spas, shops, and cafes to an actual adrenaline park. On the other hand, Mohegan Sun has a completely different style as it is completely in Native American design. It has many fascinating waterfalls and beautiful decor. It also has a huge variety of slots and games, as well as restaurants, rooms, and shops. Massachusetts also has a few popular casinos, we can set aside MGM Springfield as the first-ever casino resort in the state. Encore Boston Harbor joined the game a year later, but it is not less important - their poker room with 88 tables is widely known all over the country. Rhode Island is also a known gambling area and its most popular casinos are Tiverton Casino Hotel and Twin River Casino Hotel. The latter originated in the 40s as a racetrack.

Legal aspects of gambling in New England

Even though gambling is a very popular pastime in New England, its legality depends on the state and the law is different for each of the 6 states. Traditional casinos are legal in all states except New Hampshire and Vermont. Online gambling is legal solely in Connecticut, while other states only allow sports betting. However, there are legal gray areas for online and mobile gambling, so they are still widely used. On the other hand, the lottery and charitable events are legal in all 6 states.

If you or anyone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.