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Small Nuggets of News

Massachusetts Gaming Commission has given permission to the Encore Boston Harbor to expand across the street from the existing casino building. The Wynn Resorts casino plans to connect to two parts of the casino with a pedestrian bridge. Phase one will include a 2,100 space parking garage, sports bar, poker room, 980-seat theater and 200-seat comedy club. The second phase will include a two-story building with dining and retail. • Caesars Entertainment has expanded its online reservation platform with an Airfare Booking Option that will enable guests to book an entire vacation with one click at Caesars.com. Customers will also be able to earn credits through Caesars Rewards. They will do this using the Caesars Rewards Travel Bundle. The option premiered at those seeking to book vacations in Las Vegas and will expand to other properties later this year. The booking option was created with a partnership with Snowstorm Technologies.