The commission’s lead recommendation would compel operators to surrender anonymized player-level wagering data for independent analysis. An in-game betting ban appears in the report as two hedged sentences under its lesser, more immediate measures. Pennsylvania booked a record $6.39 billion in gaming revenue in fiscal … Read more
BOSTON – April was a bit of a down month for overall sports betting handle in Massachusetts, reporting a $678.4 million handle for the month, the third straight to fall below $700 million after surpassing that mark in the previous five months. It was also … Read more
BOSTON – Less than a year removed from their first postseason appearance since 2021, the Boston Red Sox decided to move on from Alex Cora and the rest of the coaching staff after a slow start to the 2026 season. Though there are still over … Read more
BOSTON – Sportsbooks in Massachusetts would be without live betting and player prop markets if the latest sports betting bill passes. Bill S.302 proposes drastic changes to the landscape of legal Massachusetts sports betting and has already unanimously passed in the Senate’s chamber Committee on … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved first-in-the-nation rules requiring sportsbooks to notify players of account restrictions and explain why. MGC research found roughly 13,400 accounts had been limited, with bettors reporting restrictions consistently followed winning streaks. The commission voted 5-0 to approve a June 1, 2026 … Read more
Rep. Marc Malon has introduced a bill in Maine that would prohibit the use of credit cards for online sports betting. Eight other states have already taken similar measures in an effort to reduce gambling addiction and debt. AUGUSTA, Maine – A new bill has … Read more
Google is now permitting prediction marketing advertisements with their latest advertising policy update. A Massachusetts judge rules that Kalshi is not licensed to offer sports wagering in the state. Portugal ordered Polymarket to cease their operations and be blocked in the country after an influx … Read more
The latest sports betting bill out of Massachusetts would increase the state’s sports betting tax rate to 51% and limit the type of wagers that bettors have access to. Massachusetts Senate Bill 302 would also impose affordability checks and increase regulation over a player’s betting … Read more
Caesars Sportsbook allegedly accepted deposits via credit card from 35 different users, which turned into a total handle of $1,256 across 88 wagers. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission agreed to move forward with an adjudicatory hearing regarding Caesars violating state law by accepting credit card deposits … Read more
Raynham Park closed temporarily to build a large sportsbook, but regulatory issues caused major partners to withdraw. The facility’s future is uncertain as online betting dominates and reopening depends on finding new partners and gaining state approval. RAYNHAM, Mass. – Raynham Park has closed temporarily, … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission unanimously voted to advance a proposal to inform limited sports betting accounts of when and why they have been limited. The commission has been working on a resolution since May of 2024. BOSTON – Massachusetts is taking steps towards transparency for … Read more
A Massachusetts judge is deciding whether to block Kalshi from letting people bet on sports games, questioning if Wall Street financial rules really should apply to predicting who wins a sports game. Kalshi claims it runs a federally regulated trading platform, but the state argues … Read more