Massachusetts sports betting Archives

MA Operators Handle More Than $300 Million Sports Bets In August

Massachusetts online sportsbook rebounded in August with $307.1 million in total bets, nearly a $20 million uptick from July's totals.

Posted on: September 15, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

NFL-Themed Slots Available At MA Casinos During Season’s First Weekend

Casinos in the Bay State were among the properties Aristocrat Gaming sent NFL-themed slot machines to for the start of the 2023 NFL season.

Posted on: September 12, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

DraftKings “Never Forget” Parlay: A Reminder For Careful Promo Language

DraftKings' September 11-themed parlay is a great reminder of why sportsbook operators must keep an eye on their promotional language.

Posted on: September 11, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

First Light Casino: Why hasn't there been progress since 2016? from playma.com

New Update In Decade-Long Battle For First Light Casino In Massachusetts

The legal battle over First Light Casino, the approved fourth Massachusetts casino, is like a Hollywood script. What are the latest updates?

Posted on: September 11, 2023 | | Chris Gerlacher

Massachusetts gambling regulation is strong says attorney, from playma.com

Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’

A national gaming law expert tells PlayMA that Massachusetts regulators have stood out for their strict adherence to MA regulations.

Posted on: August 29, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

Fanatics Sportsbook is now live for all bettors in Massachusetts, from playma.com

Fanatics Sportsbook Ends Beta Testing, Now Live For All Massachusetts Customers

Fanatics Sportbook is officially open for all Massachusetts bettors. PlayMA received a demo of the app and breaks down what to expect.

Posted on: August 16, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

ESPN Bet launching Massachusetts in November, from playma.com

ESPN Bet Aims To Launch In Massachusetts In November ‘Before Thanksgiving’

During PENN Entertainment's Q2 earnings call, the company revealed it plans to launch ESPN Bet in November during the NFL season.

Posted on: August 10, 2023 | | Matthew Bain

There is still no official timeline for a Bally Bet Massachusetts launch, from playma.com

We Asked Bally Bet 3 Times About Its MA Launch. So Far, No Answers.

PlayMA has reached out repeatedly to Bally Bet for information regarding a potential launch in Massachusetts. So far, no answers.

Posted on: July 5, 2023 | | Connor Grootenhuis

Sportsbook ads Massachusetts sports venues 21+, from playma.com

Sportsbook Ads In Massachusetts Sports Venues Now Must Say 21+

Following a 3-2 vote from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, sportsbook ads at MA sports venues now must say "21+" or something similar.

Posted on: June 29, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Bally Bet not expected to launch in Massachusetts until late 2023 at the earliest, from playma.com

Don’t Expect Bally Bet MA Launch Until Late 2023 At The Earliest

Bally Bet is temporarily shuttering business across the US, which means it won't be able to launch in MA until late 2023 at the earliest.

Posted on: June 23, 2023 | | Dan Holmes

Massachusetts sports betting

MA Operators Handle More Than $300 Million Sports Bets In August

NFL-Themed Slots Available At MA Casinos During Season’s First Weekend

DraftKings “Never Forget” Parlay: A Reminder For Careful Promo Language

New Update In Decade-Long Battle For First Light Casino In Massachusetts

Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’

Fanatics Sportsbook Ends Beta Testing, Now Live For All Massachusetts Customers

ESPN Bet Aims To Launch In Massachusetts In November ‘Before Thanksgiving’

We Asked Bally Bet 3 Times About Its MA Launch. So Far, No Answers.

Sportsbook Ads In Massachusetts Sports Venues Now Must Say 21+

Don’t Expect Bally Bet MA Launch Until Late 2023 At The Earliest

Expert: Massachusetts Will Move ‘Slowly’ To Legalize Online Casinos

Kevin Garnett: From NBA Superstar To BetMGM Sports Betting Icon

PlayMA Projects 5% Market Share For Fanatics In MA, Far Behind DraftKings & FanDuel

Online Lottery ‘Probably Inevitable’ In Massachusetts, Says Industry Expert

MA Bettors Bet 13% More On Celtics Game 7 Than Any Other 2023 NBA Game

Here’s What The Near-Strike At A MA Casino Should Teach LV Workers

Massachusetts Regulator Named An Emerging Leader in Gaming Industry

First Light Casino Partner Tied To Illegal Sports Betting Allegations

The Powerball Jackpot Is Up To $1.04 Billlion. Will A MA Resident Win?

MA Regulators Approve Changes For Distribution Of Casino Tax Revenue