Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 27, 2023 Encore Boston Harbor Announces Sports Betting Launch Guests to place sports bets at WynnBET Sportsbook and kiosks starting on Tuesday, January 31st E VERETT, MA - Encore Boston Harbor announced on Wednesday the offi cial launch of in-person sports betting at the resort will begin on Tuesday, January 31st . The property will begin taking sports bets at 10 a.m. at WynnBET Sports Kiosks. The WynnBET Sportsbook will begin taking bets immediately following a special 10 a.m. inaugural event. “Boston has the best sports fans in the world,” said Jenny Holaday, president of Encore Boston Harbor. “We can’t wait to open Boston’s sportsbook and welcome our guests to bet on their favorite teams.” In addition to the Wynn$4.20 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 RESNEK | FROM PAGE 1 asked about his ownership of Dorchester Publications, the corporate owner of the Everett Leader Herald newspaper. “You have been the sole owner of Dorchester Publications since 2017?” asked Robbins. “Is that a question?” replied Philbin. “It is,” stated the attorney. “Yes.” said Philbin. Philbin stated he purchased the newspaper for approximately “$100-150,000” and testified that his Publisher, Joshua Resnek, controlled the day-to-day operations of the corporation. Asked to clarify if he controlled the corporate affairs – the finances of the company – Philbin asked if the attorney could be more specific. “No, I can’t,” replied Atty. Robbins, asking Philbin if he understood the meaning of “financial affairs.” “No, that’s why I’m asking you to be more specific, please,” snapped Philbin. Philbin claimed that Resnek and Mary Schovanec, the office manager, were the ones who signed the checks, saying he didn’t know if he was the signatory to the bank account for Dorchester Publications. Now You Tell Me Robbins then asked if he was the sole authority in the hiring and firing of Resnek, saying the corrupt reporter was never an employee of the company, but an independent contractor who was paid through Resnek’s company, Chelsea Press, LLC. “And you compensate Mr. Resnek not via payroll, but by making a payment to an entity that he owns; correct?” “Yes, replied Philbin. “That’s the way he wanted it.” Robbins asked if he [Philbin] no longer wanted Resnek to be the editor and publisher, could he make that happen; Philbin stated that the statement “was fair to say.” Now I Remember Robbins’ attention turned to the frequency of emails and texts between Philbin and his publisher, asking him about the drafts and articles he receives from Resnek each week prior to the newspaper’s publication. When asked to confirm his role as the final approval to the articles and complete draft of the weekly editions, Philbin RESNEK | SEE PAGE 5 A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. BET Sportsbook’s ten live betting windows, the resort will feature the most sports betting kiosks in the state with more than 115. The majority of WynnBET Sports Kiosks will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Other onsite options include the Express Sportsbook located on the fi rst fl oor of the self-parking garage with 20 kiosks and a 15-minute parking limit for sports bettors looking to get in and out quickly. Encore Boston Harbor also offers a website that helps guests create any type of sports bet on their personal mobile device. Guests can save – or copy – the generated QR code and scan it at any open WynnBET Sports Kiosk on property, called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). The QR code will instantly bring up their desired wager on the kiosk screen, allowing sports bettors the time to build their bet slips from any location, then quickly scanning it at any betting kiosk in the resort. To learn more about BYOD, please visit https://sportsbook. encorebostonharbor.com/bringyour-own-device/. To use BYOD, please visit https://byod-ma. wynnbet.com/. “We’ve created a thoughtfully-designed sports betting experience for our guests at Encore Boston Harbor,” said Ian Williams, president of Wynn Interactive. “Whether you’re placing your fi rst sports bet ever, or you’re a seasoned sports bettor, we’ve thought through how we can make your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible.” The Encore Boston Harbor fi rst-ever sports bets will be taken in the WynnBET Kiosk Room at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 31. Thirty-two lucky guests will be chosen to place the historic bets. Immediately following, guests can witness Boston championship-winning athletes simultaneously place the fi rst bets at the windows inside the WynnBET Sportsbook. The event will be emceed by ESPN’s Sean McDonough. Championship trophies will also be on display and available for photo opportunities for guests. To learn more about sports betting at Encore Boston Harbor, please visit EncoreBostonHarbor.com/sportsbetting. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured
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