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ESPN BET’s Hot Start Should Help PENN Gain Market Share In Massachusetts

More than 1.1 million people downloaded the new sportsbook during its first week, indicating PENN should gain market share in the Bay State.

Posted on: November 22, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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DraftKings Sportsbook Massachusetts Now Taking Bets On World Jai-Alai League

Massachusetts regulators put World Jai-Alai League matches on the list of approved sports to bet on. The matches are available on DraftKings.

Posted on: November 10, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

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DraftKings Has An Outsized Market Share In Massachusetts. Here’s Why

DraftKings is by far Massachusetts' favorite sportsbook. But why? We look at the numbers behind the hometown favorite.

Posted on: November 2, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

A picture of a construction sign for a story about how Massachusetts regulators could end up delaying ESPN Bet Sportsbook's launch in the Bay State.

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Pumps The Breaks On ESPN Bet Launch

At Thursday's meeting, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission expressed confusion about PENN's rebrand from Barstool to ESPN Bet Sportsbook.

Posted on: October 19, 2023 | | C.J. Pierre

Can Bally Bet Obtain Sizable Market Share In MA With Delayed Launch?

Based on the other Massachusetts sportsbook launches, it looks like Bally Bet will have problems gaining any significant market share.

Posted on: October 14, 2023 | | Steve Schult

Still No Timeline For Bally Bet Massachusetts Launch

There are eight online sportsbooks in Massachusetts right now. Bally Bet will be the ninth, a the launch date is still up in the air.

Posted on: October 12, 2023 | | Steve Schult

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

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

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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

BetMGM Releases New Ad Campaign Ahead Of NFL Kickoff

The Las Vegas-based gaming giant released a new ad campaign in time for the NFL season. The two commercials feature Jamie Foxx as spokesman.

Posted on: September 9, 2023 | | Brian Cross

Sports Betting

ESPN BET’s Hot Start Should Help PENN Gain Market Share In Massachusetts

DraftKings Sportsbook Massachusetts Now Taking Bets On World Jai-Alai League

DraftKings Has An Outsized Market Share In Massachusetts. Here’s Why

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Pumps The Breaks On ESPN Bet Launch

Can Bally Bet Obtain Sizable Market Share In MA With Delayed Launch?

Still No Timeline For Bally Bet Massachusetts Launch

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

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

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

BetMGM Releases New Ad Campaign Ahead Of NFL Kickoff

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

ESPN BET’s Hot Start Should Help PENN Gain Market Share In Massachusetts

No Indication Massachusetts Will Ban Sweepstakes Casinos

October Casino Revenue In Massachusetts Ticks Up To Nearly $97 Million

October Marks The Busiest Month In Massachusetts Sports Betting History

As One MA Casino Eyes Cashless System, Will The Other Two Follow Suit?