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Massachusetts sports betting is officially legal. Here's what to know from playma.com

Sports Betting Is Officially Legal in Massachusetts: What to Know

It’s Tuesday, Jan. 31. The clock has struck 10 a.m. Eastern Time. That means, after a years-long endeavor that included an 11th-hour agreement from state lawmakers this past summer, sports betting in Massachusetts is officially legal. It’s just retail sportsbooks for now, as online sports betting apps won’t go live until late February or early […]
Posted on: January 31, 2023 | Massachusetts Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Matthew Bain
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Op-ed on Massachusetts sports betting responsible gambling from playma.com

Op-Ed: Massachusetts Sports Betting Companies Must Prioritize Responsible Gambling

William J. Pascrell, III and Martin Lycka submitted this article to PlayMA for publication, and the opinions expressed in this article are theirs.  Legal sports betting has arrived in Massachusetts, just months after it was signed into law by Governor Baker, with retail betting to launch at three locations on Jan. 31 — just in […]
Posted on: January 31, 2023 | MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Play MA Editorial Team
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4 best bets to make as Massachusetts launches legal sports betting from playma.com

4 Best Bets to Make as Massachusetts Launches Legal Sports Betting

With Massachusetts sports betting launching at retail sportsbooks on Tuesday, it’s the perfect time to present some prime wagering opportunities for opening day.  Legal bets can be placed starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. at three Massachusetts casinos: MGM Springfield (BetMGM), Encore Boston Harbor (WynnBET), and Plainridge Park (Barstool).  We’re focusing on Massachusetts-centric bets that will […]
Posted on: January 30, 2023 | Encore Boston Harbor Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting Super Bowl Wynn's Encore Boston Harbor | Kris Johnson
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Everything you need to know about Encore Boston Harbor's retail sportsbook from playma.com

All You Need to Know About Encore Boston Harbor’s Retail Sportsbook

The only sportsbook in the immediate Boston area took its first retail wagers on Jan. 31 as WynnBET Sportsbook at Encore Boston Harbor threw open its doors. Actually located in Everett, and along the Mystic River, the ubiquitous Encore is a popular casino destination in Boston and figures to be the same kind of draw […]
Posted on: January 27, 2023 | Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Brant James
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Bet365 withdraws Massachusetts online sportsbook application

Bet365 Pulls Its Massachusetts Online Sportsbook License Application

At a meeting this week of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, UK-based sports betting operator bet365 announced it will not seek to offer Massachusetts sports betting as an online partner of Raynham Park. That decision follows the news last week that Raynham forged a deal with Caesars Sportsbook to offer in-person sports betting. Massachusetts will launch […]
Posted on: January 26, 2023 | MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Dan Holmes
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MGM Springfield retail sportsbook: Everything you need to know

Everything You Need to Know About MGM Springfield’s Retail Sportsbook

MGM Springfield is getting an influx of new customers now that it’s offering retail Massachusetts sports betting. Boston Bruins legend Ray Bourque, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, and two politicians who strongly backed sports betting legislation, State Representative Carlos González and State Senator Adam Gomez, attended opening day Jan. 31. “We’re excited to welcome new guests […]
Posted on: January 25, 2023 | Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Cheryl Coward
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Where is the closest Massachusetts retail sportsbook to you?

Which Massachusetts Retail Sportsbook Is Closest to You?

Massachusetts sports betting at retail sportsbooks will become legal at 10 a.m. next Tuesday, Jan. 31. For a few months, in-person wagering will be the only option for eager MA sports bettors chomping at the bit to finally place legal sports bets. Online sportsbooks aren’t expected to launch until late February or early March. So […]
Posted on: January 25, 2023 | Massachusetts Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Matthew Bain
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Rob Ninkovich will place first sports betting wager at Plainridge Park Casino

Plainridge Park Casino: Rob Ninkovich to Place First Sports Bet Jan. 31

The launch of retail sports betting in Massachusetts on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. is close at hand, and the state’s three casinos are planning opening day activities. Plainridge Park Casino is the first to reveal some launch day events. Encore Boston Harbor and MGM Springfield have kept details of sports betting opening day “under wraps” […]
Posted on: January 24, 2023 | Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Cheryl Coward
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