Matthew Kredell, Author at Play MA

Reasons Why 2022 Could Be The Year Massachusetts Legalizes Sports Betting

Entering 2022, there are real reasons for optimism that this year will be different for sports betting efforts in Massachusetts.

Posted on: January 11, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

Legalized sports betting in Massachusetts pushed to 2022

Massachusetts House Frustrated As Senate Puts Off Sports Betting Another Year

Wait until next year has become a familiar refrain when it comes to Massachusetts sports betting.

Posted on: November 30, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Massachusetts Committee Gaming Hearing Lacks Sports Betting Focus

Massachusetts Gaming Hearing Focuses On Table Games As Sports Betting Waits

A Massachusetts committee hearing tried to look beyond just legal wagering. A proper sports betting hearing could come in October.

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

No Limits To Online Operators In Massachusetts Sports Betting Legislation

Massachusetts House sports betting backer confirms bill includes no limits on untethered online operators, discusses negotiations with Senate.

Posted on: August 4, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Massachusetts House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Calls Out Senate

The Massachusetts House of Representatives got the ball rolling on sports betting legislation. Now we'll see if the Senate knows what to do with a ball.

Posted on: July 22, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Massachusetts Lottery Asks To Go Online But Retailers Object

The Massachusetts Lottery wants to modernize by going online following the pandemic, but retailers say it would decimate foot traffic.

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Everyone Had Something To Say During Lengthy Sports Betting Hearing

With sports betting now legal in four surrounding states, Massachusetts gets serious about pushing legislation with six-hour hearing.

Posted on: June 18, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Sports Betting Bills Pile Up During Massachusetts Legislative Marathon

There's no lack of interest in legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts, that's for sure. By the time Friday's end-of-day deadline to file legislation passed, the Bay State had 14 sports betting bills.

Posted on: February 22, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell