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June 27, 2026 MassLive.com Latest Headlines Casinos Never played poker before? This casino makes learning poker a lot less intimidating At this New England casino, you can learn poker surrounded by friends, not strangers. By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com and Advance Local Express Desk Read more News Boston Boston hospital lets visitors practice surgical skills You can try your hand at surgery without spending 15 years in school. By Heather Morrison | hmorrison@masslive.com and Advance Local Express Desk MORE    Lottery Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $489 million jackpot? Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot. By National Desk MORE    Subscriber Exclusive   Hiker rescued after 60- to 70-foot fall at Mount Tom Reservation in Holyoke A woman in her 20s was rescued with minor injuries after a 60-70 foot fall at Mount Tom Reservation. By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com MORE    See more news Sports Bruins Bruins GM explains why team traded first-round picks for forward with ‘elite shot’ The Bruins were set to pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday night. They instead traded the 23rd pick to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for JJ Peterka. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Bruins What they’re saying about Bruins trading for speedy Mammoth forward The Bruins were set to pick 23rd overall in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday but instead traded that pick to acquire JJ Peterka. Here’s what’s being said about the trade. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Patriots My quest to end a 28-year chase for a strange World Cup souvenir Could I convince a Norway fan to trade me his hat? By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE