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Massachusetts Sports Betting Has Majority Support In Senate, Report Finds

The mystery around why a bill that would legalize sports betting in Massachusetts cannot land a Senate hearing continues to grow. State House News Service reports at least 60% of state senators support legalizing Massachusetts sportsbooks. Sen. President Karen Spilka said earlier this year sports betting is not a top priority this session. That prompted frustrated […] Read More

Posted on: March 28, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Another Super Bowl Opportunity Passes Without Legal MA Sports Betting

It was another slow Super Bowl weekend in Massachusetts after the state Senate passed on legalizing MA sports betting again in 2021. That does not mean it was a quiet betting weekend for Massachusetts residents, though. While there are no Massachusetts sportsbooks, the state is almost entirely surrounded by states with legal mobile betting. That […] Read More

Posted on: February 16, 2022 | | 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

Maine Sports Betting Bill Heads For Second Chance On Governor’s Desk

The ME legislature approved legislation late last week, giving Gov. Janet Mills a decision on Maine sports betting for the second time. Read More

Posted on: June 23, 2021 | | Brad Allen

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

Analysis: Why NY Sports Betting Is A ‘Trap’ For Sportsbook Operators

Sportsbooks are either frozen out of the NY sports betting market for ten years or nearly certain to lose money thanks to onerous tax regime. Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Brad Allen

Analysis: DraftKings Migration Issues In NH Show Another Monopoly Downside

DraftKings New Hampshire has suffered several hiccups since moving onto its own technology and consumers have nowhere to go. Read More

Posted on: April 21, 2021 | | Brad Allen

How Closely Will Mobile NY Sports Betting RFP Follow New Hampshire?

Mobile NY sports betting is a signature away from being legal even though no one can accurately explain what exactly it will look like. The New York Assembly took its time on the floor Wednesday but eventually passed the state’s $212 billion budget. The Senate passed the bill as well, meaning it’s a Gov. Andrew […] Read More

Posted on: April 9, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Seventh Heaven? More States Working On Legal Sports Betting Bills

When the Supreme Court ended PASPA in May 2018, most thought it would take a few years for legal sports betting to be embraced across most of the US. It looks like that inflection point is already here. Legal US sports betting is available in 21 jurisdictions so far with more on the way. The last […] Read More

Posted on: January 26, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

Could Senate Bill Finally Lead To Legal MA Sports Betting?

As promised, Sen. Brendan Crighton filed the sports betting bill he hopes could finally bring about legal MA sports betting. Crighton broke down the pertinent points for LSR earlier this month and there don’t appear to be any surprises in SD 177. “We’ve modified our bill over the past few years but we’re pretty confident in […] Read More

Posted on: January 25, 2021 | | Matthew Waters