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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Posted on: November 23, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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Massachusetts Gaming Hearing Focuses On Table Games As Sports Betting Waits

No Limits To Online Operators In Massachusetts Sports Betting Legislation

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

Hope For Massachusetts Sports Betting Legislation In 2021 Seems All But Gone

Massachusetts Gaming Revenue Falls Slightly In August

Lottery Ticket Cashing Scheme Is A Family Affair For Watertown Father And Sons

Massachusetts Gaming Hearing Focuses On Table Games As Sports Betting Waits

MGM Springfield To Turn New Sports Lounge Into Sportsbook, If Massachusetts Legalizes Sports Betting