The Encore Boston Harbor is starting work on its sports betting lounge. Sports betting is not yet legal in Massachusetts. State lawmakers have until December 31 to legalize the popular pastime. BOSTON – After several years, a few serious hurdles, and a big fine, the … Read more
At the end of June, the very first Democratic primary debates will take place in Miami. Each candidate has plenty to talk about, but where do they stand on the legalization of sports betting? Even with PASPA being overturned in 2018, candidates have mixed feelings … Read more
The West Springfield Town Council passed a sports betting resolution this week. The resolution asks the MA legislature to allow small business owners to receive sports betting licenses. MA sports betting is likely to be the exclusive domain of licensed casino operators. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – … Read more
A hearing on sports betting took place on Tuesday. College wagering was a major topic of discussion. Potential tax revenue was also discussed during the hearing. BOSTON – Massachusetts lawmakers discussed sports betting in a hearing on Tuesday. Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on Economic Development and … Read more
Three major commercial MA casinos have submitted a joint sports betting proposal to the state. The proposal would give casinos and DFS operators exclusivity to offer sports betting products. Sports betting would be taxed at a “single-digit” rate. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Massachusetts gaming operators submitted … Read more
Under current Massachusetts gaming laws, MGM Resorts can only have one casino in the state. Last month, Wynn Resorts completed reputation-damaging “suitability” hearings for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission just to be able to retain its license. MA lawmakers are set to hold informational hearings on … Read more
Massachusetts is the likeliest state in New England to legalize, having a public hearing set at the end of May. If both New Hampshire chambers can find a way to agree on regulations, there is a chance they legalize in 2019. It would likely require … Read more
Keith Wachtel, the CBO and executive VP of the NHL, will be part of a Boston sports betting panel next week. The main topics of discussion will be “integrity” and commercial opportunities between leagues and bookmakers. ICE VOX North America will be held from May … Read more
A private hearing will be held on May 28 to begin discussion on the nine MA sports betting bills. The public hearing will take place on May 29 in hearing room B-1 in the state house. Legal sports betting in Massachusetts is expected to bring … Read more
The 2020 Massachusetts state budget does not include sports wagering tax revenues. With no budget allocation, analysts believe sports wagering may not be legalized in MA this year. There are 19 different sports betting bills up for debate in the current legislative session. BOSTON – … Read more
Massachusetts is aiming to be the first state with online gambling unaffiliated with a casino. This is from Governor Charlie Baker’s legislation MA HB 68. College betting doesn’t seem to be in the picture for Massachusetts. BOSTON – Massachusetts is aiming to create online sportsbooks … Read more
Rhode Island has legalized land-based and online sports betting. Connecticut tribal casinos are preemptively accepting sportsbook operators. Maine and New Hampshire have ramped up legalization efforts as of late. BOSTON – With the expectation set for legal sports betting in New England to make a … Read more