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The economic benefits from a slots parlor in Worcester would be overshadowed by the harm it will cause to the city's quality of life, says a new report from the Worcester Regional Research Bureau (WRRB).

The Hotel Worcester on Summer Street, which had been a Hampton Inn until last year, will be rebranded as a Holiday Inn Express. The property owners are investing in $1 million in upgrades to the site, according to the company that owns the Holiday Inn Express brand.

New Englanders gambled less in 2012 than they did in 2006, according to a recently released survey that could yield some insight into what a slots parlor could mean for Worcester or a resort casino could mean for Milford.

A Chicago gaming developer has taken the first steps toward making Worcester the only city in the state with a slots parlor.

While some tourism-related businesses gradually improve from the tumble they took during the recession, others say they...

If a recently filed lawsuit has any truth to it, the jukebox business is decidedly cutthroat.Lease America...

Red Roof Inn is in the midst of a $120-million, multiyear renovation at its 350 properties across 36 states. And the economy hotel chain says the revamp of its Southborough location is nearly complete.

Worcester-based Davis Advertising said Honey Dew Associates Inc. has hired the firm to manage all of its advertising and marketing.

Foxwoods has jumped into the casino ring in Massachusetts, saying it's partnering with developer David Nunes' Crossroads Massachusetts LLC, which has submitted a proposal for a resort-style casino in Milford.

On paper at least, the southern tier of Interstate 495 has the potential to become a new...