LSB Interview: Senator Crighton Talks About Upcoming MA Sports Betting Bill

Massachusetts Senator Brendan Crighton

Legal sports betting in Massachusetts could produce millions of dollars in annual revenue for the Commonwealth. Senator Brendan Crighton will file a bill to make sports betting legal in the Bay State, allowing for collegiate and professional sports games to be gambled on. The FY2022 … Read more

Sports Betting In Massachusetts Off Table For Now, New Bills Coming

Massachusetts State House

The hope of getting a spillover of the 2020 legislation to make sports betting legal in Massachusetts is over as the final economic bill has been released without sports betting included. The Massachusetts Legislature convened for their 2021 session on Wednesday, leaving the door open … Read more

Sports Betting In 2021 – Which States Are Most Likely To Legalize?

Connecticut Capitol

Seven states in the nation could make sports betting legal in 2021. On top of that, six more states are expected to discuss legalizing sports wagering in depth come the start of sessions in the new year. NEW YORK – A number of states are … Read more

Massachusetts Sports Betting Legalization: Better Luck In 2021?

Massachusetts Legislature - 2021?

House Bill 4559 that would legalize sports betting in Massachusetts may not see any more floor time in 2020 but there are still over two months left in the session for that to change. Whether it be 2020 or 2021, legalizing the wagering on sporting … Read more

Boston College, Harvard, Others Oppose College Sports Betting In MA

Harvard Players

Massachusetts currently has a bill on the table that would make professional and college sports legal to wager on in the Commonwealth. A letter issued by multiple colleges in the state has spoken out in opposition when it comes to allowing college sports to be … Read more

Rep. Brad Hill Thinks Sports Betting In MA Has A Shot With Extension

MA Representative Brad Hill

Representative Brad Hill spoke to LegalSportsBetting about the potential to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts now that the legislative session has been extended through January. A legal sports betting market in Massachusetts estimates a projected $30-$50 million in annual revenue for the economy of the … Read more

MA Sports Betting Bill Moves To Senate After House Approval

Massachusetts Legislature

House Bill 4879 that would make Massachusetts sports betting legal is moving to the Senate after making it through the House. The bill would have legal sports betting made available at casinos, racetracks, professional sports team venues, and five strictly mobile sportsbooks if the Senate … Read more

New Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Comes Down To The Wire

Massachusetts Sports Betting

Massachusetts is looking to make sports betting legal by introducing a new bill, MA HB 4879 to the House on July 24. House Bill 4879 would make sportsbooks legal in MA for both mobile and retail outlets. The bill comes by way of an economic … Read more

Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Stalled But Still Alive

Governor Charlie Baker

The Massachusetts Legislature is currently out of commission due to the Coronavirus pandemic. A new sports betting bill, House Bill 4559, was set to be heard before COVID-19 stopped the regularly scheduled session calendar. Governor Charlie Baker is all for legalizing sports betting in the … Read more

New Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Being Considered

MA Governor Charlie Baker

The legislative session in Massachusetts adjourns on July 31 for the year. MA Governor Charlie Baker is an advocate to legalize sports betting in the state. Legal sports betting in Massachusetts could see an estimated yearly revenue of $20 million. BOSTON – Lawmakers have been … Read more