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Gov. Baker: Time Is Here To Legalize MA Sports Betting

Gov. Charlie Baker is ready to see legalized MA sports betting this year so potential tax dollars stop flowing over the state’s borders. Baker and many others have filed bills to legalize Massachusetts sportsbooks the past two years. While there is movement this year, momentum to pass a bill stalled in the Senate before the […] Read More

Posted on: September 15, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Did Lamont Jump The Gun On CT Sports Betting Launch Date?

Gov. Ned Lamont is ready for CT sports betting to get started, but he might have jumped the gun a bit in recent comments. Lamont said sports betting could begin “any day now” at the two tribal casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. “My instinct is the tribes, hopefully, will do something collaboratively at the same […] Read More

Posted on: September 14, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Sure, Take Your Time: MA Sports Betting Likely On Hold Until Fall

Most states in New England either offer or will launch sportsbooks. So why is there no urgency to legalize MA sports betting? A bill that would legalize Massachusetts sportsbooks is being held up by the Senate, as is tradition it seems. The House passed an updated bill in July after hearing testimony from stakeholders in June. […] Read More

Posted on: August 11, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Does DraftKings DFS Deal With Boston Red Sox Set Up MA Sports Betting Partnership?

It sounds like the Boston Red Sox are ready for a DraftKings Sportsbook at Fenway Park – if MA sports betting law allows it, of course. DraftKings announced it is now the official daily fantasy sports provider of the team. The agreement includes additional signage throughout Fenway, joining the banner already atop the Green Monster. […] Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

The Week In Sports Betting News: Will MA Senate Take Action?

Happy Monday, folks. It is the middle of summer yet there’s no shortage of sports betting news, with last week one of the busiest at LSR this year. There are still some huge stories in the works that will shape important US sports betting markets for years to come, which the team broke down on […] Read More

Posted on: July 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

MA Sports Betting Passes House But Will Senate Stall Again?

The MA sports betting story took a familiar step Thursday, gaining House approval and putting the onus on the Senate. The House voted 156-3 to send an amended H 3977 over to the Senate. Many in the House urged quick action, but it might not be as easy as pushing the House’s proposition through. The […] Read More

Posted on: July 22, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

MA Sports Betting Bill Gets Committee OK Ahead Of House Debate

The MA sports betting story is moving faster this week than it has since the beginning of the legislative session in January. The House sports betting bill, now H 3977, received approval Wednesday in the Ways and Means Committee. That was expected after House Speaker Ron Mariano told representatives they should be “prepared to consider” […] Read More

Posted on: July 22, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Revamped MA Sports Betting Bills Differ On Key Details

It does not look like the joint committee hearing on MA sports betting led to a consensus proposal after all. The sports betting bills heard by the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies all reported out of the committee favorably. The House bills were attached to H 3974, which is a rewritten version of […] Read More

Posted on: July 20, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Mohegan Digital CEO Explains Switch To FanDuel For CT Sports Betting

Up until about two weeks ago, there was no guarantee one of the biggest US sportsbooks would be in the CT sports betting market. That all changed when Mohegan renegotiated its existing contract with Kambi to partner with FanDuel Sportsbook. The deal will see FanDuel power one of the three online Connecticut sportsbooks, as well […] Read More

Posted on: July 16, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Ball Finally Rolling As MA Sports Betting Hearing Starts Tedious Process

After more than five hours of testimony, the MA sports betting discussion is exactly where it was before the hearing started. Plenty of interested parties testified at the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Thursday afternoon. That included casino operators, sportsbook operators, simulcast facilities, and sports team/league representatives. But by now, there are […] Read More

Posted on: June 17, 2021 | | Matthew Waters