U.S., May 23 -- After talks of MGM buying Wynn Resort's Encore Boston fell apart Tuesday night, lawmakers are hoping both casinos will now re-focus on the business at hand. During Wednesday's State Gaming Commission meeting, the President of Wynn Resorts said there'll be no more talk of selling the Everett casino.

The Encore Boston Harbor casino will be allowed to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. but only to people who are "actively gambling,'' giving the Everett property the latest closing time of any nightspot in Eastern Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved the liquor license for the casino during its meeting Wednesday as regulators and the Las Vegas-based Wynn Resorts prepare for the opening of the $2.6 billion hotel...