Author: BinBin

Robin was born and raised in Connecticut. Bin has taught and performed music for over 40 years with concerts at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Newport Grand and Twin River Casinos. An avid fan of New England sports, he follows the Sox, Pats, Celts and especially UCONN basketball. After visiting Las Vegas almost 30 years ago, the casino industry became a favorite pastime. Following and reporting on New England’s seven casinos (10 by 2020) has been a passion for the last five years with NETimeGambling.com, covering general gambling topics, promotions, and dining, as well as the latest casino expansion in New England. Video poker is his game of choice.

How Did Foxwoods Become The Wonder Of It All

Foxwoods

A Bingo Hall Evolves Into the Largest Casino Resort in the Country The Mashantucket Pequots were near extinction and only had a few tribal members left when it pulled off possibly the biggest comeback in history. Some say it should never have happened. Others tried the best they could to stop its momentum. But in […]

The Many Offerings of New England’s Casinos

Making the most of New England's Casinos

So, do your friends and relatives tell you they don’t visit casinos because “they don’t like to gamble?” The casino industry tries to dazzle and mislead us with big promises of financial possibilities for various games. However, we live in an age of casino resorts, vacation destinations, and casinos of all sizes and amenities in […]

Foxwoods Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary

Foxwoods 30th Anniversary

On February 15, 2022, Foxwoods became 30 years old. Foxwoods Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary this year and announced an expansion and more plans. These additions are the biggest since the Fox Tower partnership with MGM and the Tanger Mall.

NEW ENGLAND Casinos Perks And Partnerships

Mohegan | Casinos in New England

New England Casinos Perks and Partnerships continue to grow. Since the ’90s, casino brands have been migrating to New England. In all, nine casinos represent many of the industry’s dominant companies.

Should MGM Springfield Even Bother (re)Opening?

MGM Springfield casino

MGM Springfield opening (reopening) could never happen. The City of Springfield, its residents, its workers, its investors, have put all their eggs in the MGM International basket, and now the perfect storm is forming.

New England Casinos | Looking Back at 2019

Popeye Encore Boston Harbor

It’s been a very active and exciting time to watch New England’s casino landscape evolve to nine casinos. 2019 had some of the best highs, such as new openings, competition, and an explosion of entertainment and promotions. We also had some of the lowest lows such as revenue declines and lawsuits. I have whittled it down to six main stories in 2019. Here is New England Casinos Looking Back at 2019 overview.

Playing Video Poker is More Than Video Poker Pay Tables

Playing Video Poker

This post is NOT to tell you what to do, but instead to consider the reasons and possibilities. Playing video poker and video poker pay tables there are many things to consider if you want to give yourself the best chances to win. Let’s look at the big picture.

New England Casinos May 2019 | Promotions and Events

Encore Boston Harbor

New England Casinos May SECTIONS BELOW INCLUDE include: NEWS, GAMBLING PROMOTIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, FESTIVALS, AND ENTERTAINMENT The News Sports Betting Buffering In New England Sports Betting – the new panacea for getting more people through casino doors. Whether it’s  casinos or mobile betting in states that have approved it, everyone wants a piece of the pie. New […]

The Enigma of MGM Springfield – Past, Present and Future

MGM Springfield casino

It has been almost seven months since the first full casino opened in Massachusetts as part of the Massachusetts Expanded Gaming Act signed into law in 2012. MGM Springfield Resort Casino has had its share of growing pains while giving the city of Springfield hope and confidence in its future, something the city has not had for decades. For myself, it has been an enjoyable past time to watch the second Massachusetts casino since it opened in August of 2018. I consider it a bewildering property on New England’s casino landscape. Let’s look at how they got here.

New England Casinos | New Year’s Eve Events 2018

New England Casinos | New Years Eve Events 2018

New England Casinos New Year’s Eve | It’s New Year’s time again.  Get your voice ready for “Auld Lang Syne,” make sure your sweetie is ready for kissing at midnight, chill the champagne…..

[Details and Pics] MGM Springfield Casino Review and Trip Report

MGM Springfield Casino Hotel Lobby

First and foremost is congratulations to MGM for bringing a resort destination to Springfield. The first weekend estimated 150,000 people passed through the property doors. The opening day festivities were a tribute to a long awaited addition to Springfield and New England. And now, our MGM Springfield Casino Review and Trip Report.