Tag: Massachusetts

What Is in Store for the Future of Massachusetts Sports Betting?

What Is in Store for the Future of Massachusetts Sports Betting?

While it appears that sports betting in Massachusetts will be a significant boon to the commonwealth’s economy and a fun pastime for MA residents, many question marks are still at hand as to how its future will play out. Retail casinos launched in the state on January 31st, albeit with […]

Fanatics Sportsbook Will Not Launch in Massachusetts on March 10th

Fanatics Sportsbook Will Not Launch in Massachusetts on March 10th

While it was previously reported that Fanatics Sportsbook should be among the six untethered (not connected to a physical sportsbook location) sportsbook operators to launch in early March, the famous brand appears to be running behind schedule. Matt King, the CEO of betting and gaming at Fanatics told the Massachusetts […]

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Meets Today

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Meets Today

As the proposed early March launch date for online sports betting in Massachusetts approaches, MA residents are getting geared up for mobile betting. Yet, retail sportsbooks have already been open since January 31st, and more are on the way. This week’s Massachusetts Gaming Commission meeting will result in progress toward […]

Massachusetts Releases Early Financial Results of Legal Sports Betting

Massachusetts Releases Early Financial Results of Legal Sports Betting

On Wednesday, January 31st, Massachusetts sports betting went live with three retail sportsbooks, including Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield and Plainridge Park. There is an expectation that online sports betting in Massachusetts will be ready to go in time for the popular NCAA basketball tournament March Madness, with a tentative […]

Which Sportsbooks Will Launch in Massachusetts in March? 

Which Sportsbooks Will Launch in Massachusetts in March? 

With legal online sports betting in Massachusetts arriving soon, only particular sportsbooks are already licensed and ready to begin operation in the commonwealth. Still, compared to many states that have legalized online sports betting, many top operators in the industry already have their ducks in a row before the permitted […]

Massachusetts College Sports Gambling Regulations Violated by Two Casinos

Massachusetts College Sports Gambling Regulations Violated by Two Casinos

Legal sports betting in Massachusetts has gotten off to a rocky start with immediate violations to the regulations in regards to college sports betting in the commonwealth. While Massachusetts online sports betting has yet to go live, with an expected launch date of March 10th, retail locations have opened as […]

How Will Legal Online Sports Betting Impact Massachusetts? 

How Will Legal Online Sports Betting Impact Massachusetts? 

Mobile sports betting in Massachusetts is set to go live in time for March Madness, and much of the focus has been placed on the tremendous amount of profit to be made. House Speaker Ron Mariano said it best, before apologizing for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission taking six months to […]

Massachusetts’ Latest Betting Launch Could Be Set for March

Massachusetts’ Latest Betting Launch Could Be Set for March

In important breaking news for the MA sports betting landscape, Massachusetts Gaming Commission Executive Director Karen Wells has declared that online sports betting may be available in Massachusetts as early as March 10th. This means just in time for one of the most popular betting events of the year, the […]

Mac Jones (10) from the New England Patriots calls an audible against the Atlanta Falcons last season. (Image: Todd Kirkland/Getty)

Massachusetts Could See Sports Betting by Football Season

Lawmakers in Massachusetts voted overwhelmingly Monday to allow sports betting in the state, paving the way for wagers to begin this fall. Gov. Charlie Baker must sign the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act within 10 days before it can become law, but he has already expressed support for the motion. Legislators […]

Online sports betting companies may not need to partner up with existing casinos. (Image: Encore)

Massachusetts Could Offer First Untethered Online Sports Betting

Massachusetts may be the first state to allow online sports betting that isn’t tied to a brick and mortar casino. The Massachusetts House plans to add its unique sports betting proposal to an economic development bill currently making its way through the legislature. More than 20 states have successfully passed […]

Governor Charlie Baker has introduced a bill that would legalize both land-based and online sports betting in Massachusetts. (Image: Ed Scimia/OnlineGambling.com)

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker Introduces Sports Betting Legislation

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed legislation that would authorize regulated sports betting in the state, allowing for both in-person and online betting. Baker filed the bill on Thursday, just ahead of a deadline for introducing legislation to be considered during the 2019 legislative session. Bill Allows For Independent Online Operators […]