“We’re going to make sure that it’s flawless,” Maddox said. The opening is set for June 23, but Wynn CEO Matt Maddox said earlier this month that that date may be pushed back a week or two, according to the Boston Business Journal. With a potential sale off the table, Wynn Resorts is now free to concentrate on getting their new Everett location open and running smoothly. “We remain committed to opening and operating Encore Boston Harbor as only Wynn Resorts is able to do.” “After careful consideration, we have agreed to cease discussions with MGM Resorts,” Wynn said. Encore’s license is the only one the state is allowing in the greater Boston area, making it a hot commodity for casino giants. MEfWbDcH5Sīecause a company can only own one casino license in Massachusetts, MGM would have had to sell their Springfield resort casino, which opened in August. #BREAKING: Wynn and MGM Resorts confirm in joint statement that they have had conversations about the potential sale of Encore Boston Harbor. We think the best course of action is to discontinue discussions concerning this opportunity.” “We only wish to have a positive impact on communities in which we operate.
