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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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

Posted on: February 22, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Mo’ Bills, Mo’ Problems To Be Worked Out In Massachusetts Sports Betting

With five bills filed and more on the way, Massachusetts has a long way to go to come to a consensus on sports betting language. Read More

Posted on: February 8, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Legislation Filed To Allow Online Casinos And Sports Betting In Connecticut

Sen. Cathy Osten introduced a tribal gaming bill giving Connecticut tribes exclusivity to offer sports betting and online casino. Read More

Posted on: January 15, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Ready For Some Football? Fall 2021 Sports Betting Launch An ‘Absolute Possibility’

Massachusetts Sen. Eric Lesser decided not to include sports betting in the economic development bill but expects legalization to come in 2021. Read More

Posted on: January 14, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Sportsbooks, Leagues, And Lawmakers Push For Betting In Economic Development Bill

After the failure of sports betting to make the Massachusetts budget, lawmakers, sports teams and industry leaders are rallying support for its inclusion in the economic development bill. Read More

Posted on: November 23, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Senate Closes Door For Sports Betting In Massachusetts Budget

Two senators filed amendments to include sports betting in the Massachusetts budget, but one was rejected and the other withdrawn Wednesday. Read More

Posted on: November 18, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Vehicles Getting In Gear For Massachusetts Sports Betting Push

Massachusetts sports betting is part of talks for the economic development bill and budget. Industry reps expect one of those to pass this year. Read More

Posted on: October 21, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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Massachusetts House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Calls Out Senate

Massachusetts Lottery Asks To Go Online But Retailers Object

Everyone Had Something To Say During Lengthy Sports Betting Hearing

Sports Betting Bills Pile Up During Massachusetts Legislative Marathon

Mo’ Bills, Mo’ Problems To Be Worked Out In Massachusetts Sports Betting

Legislation Filed To Allow Online Casinos And Sports Betting In Connecticut

Ready For Some Football? Fall 2021 Sports Betting Launch An ‘Absolute Possibility’

Sportsbooks, Leagues, And Lawmakers Push For Betting In Economic Development Bill

Senate Closes Door For Sports Betting In Massachusetts Budget

Vehicles Getting In Gear For Massachusetts Sports Betting Push

Massachusetts House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Calls Out Senate

Another Strong Month For Casinos As Sports Betting, Poker Draw Attention

Antsy To Ante: MA Poker Players Impatient With Continued Casino Room Closures

Massachusetts Lottery Players Can Look To Get Lucky Seven Days A Week

Massachusetts Responsible Gaming Program Expands DraftKings, Cambridge Heath Alliance Partnership