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
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
People affiliated with the professional sports organizations in Massachusetts are speaking out in favor of legal sports betting in MA as the Coronavirus continues to eat away at their 2020 profit margins. House Bill 4559 still has nine days within the Massachusetts Legislature to pass … Read more
Various states across the nation could still see sports betting legalized in 2020 for a 2021 launch. The Coronavirus pandemic may help lawmakers warm up to the idea because of the revenue it could bring to economies trying to come back from huge financial losses. … Read more
Residents may not see legalized Massachusetts sports betting in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Senator Brendan Crighton believes that his bill, MA HB 4559, will be discussed again once the issues surrounding COVID-19 have been handled. An estimated $25 million could be made for … Read more
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
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
There are 14 states that will vote for a Democratic nominee on Tuesday. Senator Bernie Sanders is favored to win a majority of the states. With two drop-outs, Joe Biden could potentially gain momentum on Super Tuesday. SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Super Tuesday happens this week … Read more
A new bill has been brought to the attention of lawmakers in Massachusetts to legalize sports betting. While leagues would like to receive an integrity fee of 0.25%, no such rule is listed under the bill yet but could be a possibility as it moves … Read more
The Boston-based company will be one of the first to make such a hire. The hire is part of a larger company-wide initiative to support responsible gaming practices. With gambling addiction being a focus of national discussion, DraftKings is being proactive. BOSTON – DraftKings, owners … Read more
Massachusetts is one of the states that have not yet made wagering on sports legal. But NFL fans that reside in the state still have places to bet on the Super Bowl. New Hampshire and Rhode Island are driving distance away and will accept wagers … Read more
Rhode Island is the only state in New England that currently offers legal sports betting. New Hampshire will join Rhode Island when they launch their first sportsbook on Monday. Some states are closer than others when it comes to approving sports betting. BOSTON – New … Read more