Prediction Markets
April 21, 2026
Massachusetts Authorities Concerned About Minors Interacting with Prediction Markets
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fears that prediction markets are offering trading products to players younger than 21. State gambling authorities have long insisted that prediction markets offer what is essentially sports betting, even to players too young to gamble. Prediction Markets Allow Younger Players to Trade Event Contracts Jordan Maynard, chair of the Massachusetts Gaming […]
Industry
April 10, 2026
Massachusetts to Reopen Applications for Sports Betting Licenses
On Thursday, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved, by a 5–0 vote, to reopen the application process for companies seeking sports wagering licenses in the state. MGC Votes to Reopen Applications The move was triggered by bet365’s request to apply for a statewide mobile betting license, highlighting renewed interest despite ongoing legal uncertainty surrounding prediction […]
Industry
July 29, 2025
Massachusetts Fines DraftKings over Credit Card Violations
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has slammed DraftKings with a fine for multiple violations of the state’s gambling rules. According to the regulator, the gambling company repeatedly allowed its players to fuel their sports betting accounts via credit cards. DraftKings Had Failed to Prevent Users from Betting with Credit Cards The MGC understood that, between […]
Industry
July 22, 2025
Massachusetts Reports Weaker Betting Results for June
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has published its casino and sports betting report for June. In total, the state’s gaming industry recorded $159.7 million in revenue for the month, as operators paid $40.3 million in taxes. On a year-to-date basis, the gaming industry has so far generated $306.5 million in taxes. The Three Casinos […]
Sports
November 22, 2024
Massachusetts Seeks Betting Limitation Data from Operators
Throughout 2024, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has underscored two clear objectives concerning its examination of sportsbooks and the restrictions they may place on bettors. Namely, they refuse to rush decisions and are committed to thorough investigation. This dedication was evident on Thursday, as the commission voted to direct its Sports Wagering, Legal, and Communications […]
Industry
October 29, 2024
Jordan Maynard Appointed as Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair
In March, Cathy Judd-Stein, the chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the gambling regulator in the state, announced her plans to step down from her role. This is when Gov. Maura Healey appointed Jordan Maynard to the key role of interim chair. Now, the executive was officially named chair of the Commission, the Governor […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Massachusetts Considers New Gambling Advertising Regulations
Massachusetts authorities are considering new recommendations to restrict gambling advertising amid an increase in problem gambling. The rapid growth of the state’s gambling industry has, unfortunately, caused higher harm rates, sparking a need for improved safeguards. While Massachusetts has been actively cracking down on misleading ads and trying to limit the frequency of advertising, proponents […]
Industry
May 29, 2024
MGC Fines Fanatics for Offering In-State College Bet
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state’s gambling regulator, has issued a fine of $10,000 to Fanatics Sportsbook. According to the authority, the gambling company violated the state’s betting rules by allowing customers to wager on an in-state collegiate sports team. The bet in question was placed in December last year. The MGC learned that […]
Sports
May 20, 2024
Massachusetts Regulator to Review Winning Bettor Restrictions
Deposit and spending limits are among the most popular forms of responsible gambling tools used by many bettors across the United States where the activity is legal. While usually, such limits are voluntary, if operators notice excessive gambling, it is their duty of care to enforce limits or even restrict certain individuals from betting. This […]
Industry
May 17, 2024
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to Research iGaming & AI
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission wants to explore the ways in which technology and artificial intelligence can change the gambling industry’s future. The regulator is seeking bids for research into the matter. The MGC’s Gaming Policy Advisory Council just filed two research priorities that highlight certain concerns for the industry’s future in Massachusetts. One of the […]
