Industry
January 31, 2023
Sportradar Received Wagering Vendor License in Massachusetts
Sportradar, a key player in sports data technology, has been greenlighted to begin operations in Massachusetts in time for the launch of legal sports betting in the state. Good News for Sportradar Swiss-based Sportradar Group AG announced today that the gaming regulator in the State of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), has granted a […]
Industry
January 30, 2023
Massachusetts Ready to Launch Sports Betting, Self-Exclusion On
The first bets can be accepted starting at 10 am on January 31, which will see the Bay State become the latest to have gone live with its sports gambling industry at the turn of the year. In order to protect consumers ahead of the launch, the state regulator has established a self-exclusion list. Self-exclusion […]
Industry
January 25, 2023
Massachusetts’ Gambling Commission Votes in Favor of Extra Betting Markets
The launch of Massachusetts’ sports betting market is around the corner. Authorities in the Bay State used the last few days to discuss what activities should people be allowed to wager on. The list contains some surprising entries. MA Punters Will Be Able to Bet on Drafts and Award Events The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved […]
Sports
January 24, 2023
Players’ Association Asks to Protect MA Athletes from Harassment
Massachusetts is set to launch its sports betting market in a week. This has raised the question of athlete safety as certain people fear that disgruntled bettors might target pro players and their families. The Players’ Association Demands Action As the concerns grow, the Players’ Association, a union representing the United States’ biggest sports leagues, […]
Business
January 23, 2023
Caesars and Raynham Park Team Up for a New Sportsbook
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment has teamed up with Raynham Park, a simulcast racing center in Massachusetts. The two entities will unite their efforts to open a new in-person sportsbook just south of Boston. These plans are still awaiting regulatory approval but if approved, would mark Caesars’ in-person entry into Massachusetts. A New Sportsbook to Open […]
Sports
January 23, 2023
Final Preparations Underway for Massachusetts’ Sports Betting Launch
Retail sports betting will initially launch with three casinos, which are frantically preparing to accommodate the expected rush of customers. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is confident that the launch will be successful and is well underway with final checks and verifications. While online sports betting fans will need to wait a few more months, […]
Sports
January 20, 2023
Six Operators Secure Temporary Betting Licenses in Massachusetts
The announcement comes after the regulator held multiple meetings and reviewed the applications submitted by the operators. In addition, the MGC reviewed presentations and participated in discussions with each of the operators prior to giving the green light for preliminary suitability. Following the latest MGC meeting, Bally Bet, DraftKings, FanDuel, Betway and PointsBet have all […]
Sports
January 18, 2023
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Confirms Sports Betting Launch on January 31
Boston 25 News reported that this means that sports betting in the Bay State will be available on January 31, just ahead of the Superbowl. Massachusetts Gaming Commission Is Finalizing Preparations for the Sports Betting Launch The Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulators have been actively conducting an initial review of sports betting applications since the start […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
Fanatics Suitable for Category 3 License in Massachusetts
Just last week, Fanatics Holding reinstated its big plans to bring its sports betting platform to several states in the US during the first quarter of 2023. The parent company of Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), Fanatics Commerce, and Fanatics Collectibles expressed its goals during a meeting it held with the Massachusetts regulator for gambling, […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
Massachusetts Looks into Tough Restrictions on Gambling Ads
As reported by Legal Sports Report, the gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, considered Thursday proposal for tough advertising regulations in the state. MGC Reportedly Considers Restrictions for Betting Ads The discussion comes ahead of the planned launch of retail sports wagering set for the end of this month. One proposal, which seems […]
