by Ben Fiore | Sep 26, 2022 1:09 pm | Legal
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met on Thursday but have not agreed or announced an official launch date for legal sports betting. The biggest holdup is surrounding the number of licenses that are going to be available for operators. As of now, HB 5164 could...
by Michael Molter | Aug 23, 2022 10:49 am | Regulatory
All five Massachusetts gaming facilities are stating their readiness to launch sportsbooks. Before this happens, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission must publish a final set of rules. Hoping to have the Notice of Intent Regarding License for Sports Wagering finished...
by Brett Crown | Aug 11, 2022 10:58 am | Sports Betting
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 5164 last night to legalize sports betting. The bill will allow for 15 state-regulated in-person and online sports betting operators. Massachusetts sports betting laws will restrict betting options on the...
by Ben Fiore | Aug 3, 2022 1:17 pm | Revenue
The sports betting bill in Massachusetts has a 20% tax rate for online betting and a 15% tax rate for retail betting. The tax revenue of legal sports betting in MA will be divided into five different funds, and operators will be charged a $100,000 application fee....
by Giovanni Shorter | Jul 27, 2022 10:29 am | Regulatory
The Massachusetts legislative session deadline is incoming leading many to doubt the sports betting will pass. Local casino execs have reached out to lawmakers via a letter, urging them to pass sports betting. Both Governor Charlie Baker and House Speaker Ron Mariano...
