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Massachusetts sportsbooks took $510,948 in sports wagers on Jan. 31, from playma.com

Massachusetts Sportsbooks Took $510,948 in Wagers on Jan. 31

Massachusetts sports bettors spent more than $500,000 on wagers at the state’s three retail sportsbooks on Jan. 31, the first day with legal sports betting in the state. That’s according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, which released casino and sportsbook revenue numbers from January on Wednesday. Since sports betting was only legal starting Jan. 31, […]
Posted on: February 15, 2023 | MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts casinos Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Matthew Bain
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You can bet on sports in Massachusetts 3 miles off the shore, from playma.com

You Can Bet on Sports Up to 3 Miles Off the Shore in Massachusetts

Want to bet on sports while boating off the Massachusetts shore? Well, it’s 100% legal. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission made that clear during its open meeting Tuesday. Based on the 1975 US Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Maine, the Massachusetts border actually extends 3 miles into the Atlantic Ocean beyond its shore. That means […]
Posted on: February 14, 2023 | MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Matthew Bain
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Massachusetts won't allow futures bets on individual college awards, from playma.com

Massachusetts Won’t Allow Futures Bets on Individual College Awards

Massachusetts residents won’t be able to place futures bets on in-state colleges who haven’t yet qualified for the NCAA Tournament or on any college athletes for end-of-season awards such as the Heisman Trophy and Wooden Award. Those conclusions were reached during Tuesday’s meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Commissioners discussed frequently asked questions the MGC […]
Posted on: February 14, 2023 | MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Matthew Bain
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Will a staggered or universal online sports betting launch matter in Massachusetts? from playma.com

Staggered vs. Universal Launch: Will It Matter for MA Sportsbooks?

In fall 2022, DraftKings submitted a request to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission for a universal start date instead of a staggered launch. The MGC rejected that request, leaving the door open for a staggered launch. MGC Executive Director Karen Wells kept that door open on Feb. 9. “(The online launch) is really dependent on the […]
Posted on: February 14, 2023 | MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Chris Gerlacher
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MGC to discuss futures bets on Massachusetts college teams, POY awards, from playma.com

MGC to Discuss Futures Bets on Massachusetts College Teams, POY Awards

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is set to hammer out details of college futures bets, including wagers placed on teams that haven’t yet qualified for the NCAA Tournament and individual futures on college athletes winning awards. That’s according to the revised agenda for the MGC’s Feb. 14 public meeting, which it released Monday. Specifically, the MGC […]
Posted on: February 13, 2023 | College Sports MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Matthew Bain
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Will Massachusetts online sportsbooks launch in time for March Madness? from playma.com

Will Massachusetts Online Sportsbooks Launch in Time for March Madness?

Fans in Massachusetts weren’t able to bet online for the Super Bowl, but they are hoping to participate in online sports betting in Massachusetts for March Madness. The men’s basketball NCAA Tournament kicks off on Tuesday, March 14, and the women’s NCAA Tournament tips March 15. As of now, online sports betting in Massachusetts is […]
Posted on: February 13, 2023 | College Basketball MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | David Fletcher
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Debates Cooling Off Period for Problem Gamblers

A shorter self-exclusion period may be available for Massachusetts bettors when online sports betting debuts later this year. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) reviewed the option of a short-term “cooling off period” for gamblers to take a break from sports wagering, for as little as 72 hours or a week. The goal of the shorter […]
Posted on: February 10, 2023 | MA Gaming Commission Massachusetts sports betting News Sports Betting | Dan Holmes
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