More than six months on from when then-governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 5164 into law, players have begun placing bets from the six online operators licensed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) – joining the now majority of US states that have legalised the activity.
The rollout follows the launch of retail sports betting towards the end of January, that permitted any land-based casino or racetrack operator to apply for a licence.
“The debut of sports betting in Massachusetts has delivered an incredible amount of excitement and activity to our retail Sportsbook at MGM Springfield,” said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. “We’re proud to expand our best-in-class wagering experience statewide during one of sports’ biggest months of action.”
Role of sports fans
President of Caesars Digital Eric Hession took to opportunity to thank the MGC for permitting the company’s online sportsbook expansion to the state, as well as emphasising the role of sports fans in the new system.
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Original article: https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/massachusetts-goes-live/
