After a seven-month wait following the signing of a bill regulating sports betting, Massachusetts is ready to open online markets to many hungry bettors. Seven of the most well-known and renowned sportsbook app operators have already been granted licenses and are ready to launch on … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has given out two more mobile sports betting licenses to BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook. The MGC has given Plainridge Park Casino a temporary retail betting license to investigate their subsidiary company Barstool Sports. BOSTON – While attempting to launch by March … Read more
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will become the next president of the NCAA as of March 2023. Unlike the current NCAA president, Mark Emmert, Baker supports legal sports betting in the US. The 2021 NCAA March Madness Championship saw a 14% decline in total viewership to … Read more
Encore Boston Harbor and their WynnBet partner have officially become the first operator to be approved for a betting license by the Mass Gaming Commission. After receiving a 5-0 vote for the license proposal, WynnBet is expected to launch in Massachusetts during January or February … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met Thursday to vote on sports betting matters. The MGC also discussed the possibility of changing their pre-approved launch date. BOSTON – Massachusetts sports betting continued on track this week with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) meeting Thursday. The goal of … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will meet on Thursday to continue sports wagering discussions. This comes after the potential sportsbooks in Massachusetts filed their notice to apply for a license on Monday. With the projected success of the Boston Celtics, the commission has a safe backup … Read more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will favor applicants who operate sportsbooks in the US. Expect many names to apply for a Massachusetts sports betting license. Many first-year licensees could lose their license upon starting Year 2. BOSTON – Many thought Thursday’s Mass. Gaming Commission meeting would … Read more
Vermont legislators have recently released a report that identifies the six key decision points in establishing sports betting. On top of having to establish rulings on six points, Vermont legislators have founded a Sports Betting Research Committee that is researching the subject. With so many … Read more
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 dictate … Read more
States like Colorado have explicit instructions on where sports betting taxes go. Other states just link all sports betting taxes to their general fund. This includes funding for education programs, infrastructure, and problem gambling help. LAS VEGAS – Since the repeal of PASPA in 2018, … Read more
Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York and New Jersey have contributed over $1 billion to local governments from sports betting taxes. Nevada sports bettors hold the best win rate (5.65%), while Montana sportsbooks see bettors lose at the US’s worst rate (13.5%). WASHINGTON – Nationwide, sports betting … Read more
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 the end of the month, … Read more