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Legal
October 4, 2023
MA Woman Sentenced to Probation for Appropriating $50,000 for Casino Trips
An American woman was sentenced on a single count of federal wire fraud for appropriating money to fund personal gambling trips. At first, the woman had tried to deny the accusations but she eventually agreed to a plea deal. Cheryl Sullivan, 69, was found guilty of defrauding Woonsocket out of $49,156 and spending the money […]
Sports
October 3, 2023
Massachusetts Prepares for ESPN BET Launch Amidst PENN Rebranding Efforts
Massachusetts is abuzz with anticipation as ESPN BET, the rebranded version of Barstool Sportsbook by PENN Entertainment, prepares to make its grand entry into the state’s sports betting scene this November. PENN Entertainment Assures Massachusetts Regulators of Smooth Transition to ESPN BET During a recent meeting with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, PENN Entertainment executives assured […]
Industry
August 9, 2023
Gambling Regulator in Massachusetts Overhauls Privacy Regulations
Ensuring consumer protection and compliance with the established rules are a part of the priorities of gambling regulators across the US. While gambling regulators monitor for compliance, they can also implement changes to the sector that increase player protection, allowing users to enjoy gambling activities safely and responsibly. The gambling regulator in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts […]
Sports
July 26, 2023
Massachusetts Fines Three Casinos for Unauthorized Wagers
The offenses have to do with in-state college betting which the three sportsbooks accepted without a formal go-ahead by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The wagers involved in-state university teams which are currently prohibited in the Bay State. March Madness Proves Difficult to Track Even for Bookies According to the regulator, the MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park […]
Sports
July 25, 2023
Massachusetts Deliberates Potential Penalties to DraftKings over Unauthorized Tennis Wagers
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has been deliberating whether to issue a penalty to the sportsbook after the operator notified the commission that it had accepted 864 wagers worth a total of $7,867 on UTR Pro Tennis Tour events. DraftKings Admits Mea Culpa in Massachusetts, But Not Really Although all was conducted business as usual, the […]
Sports
July 12, 2023
MGC Rejects LIV Golf Betting Proposal
Yesterday, Massachusetts’s regulator rejected an application to greenlight betting on LIV Golf, a professional golf tour funded by the Saudi Arabian government. The proposal was made by the American gambling and betting juggernaut DraftKings. Despite DraftKings’ efforts, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) unanimously decided to reject the proposal. As a result, operators in the state […]
Industry
July 5, 2023
Massachusetts Mandates Age Warning on Stadium Sportsbook Logos
In a groundbreaking move aimed at protecting minors from the influence of sports betting, Massachusetts regulators voted on June 29 to require sportsbooks operating within the state to incorporate age warnings on their logos displayed inside sports venues. New Regulation in Massachusetts Requires 21+ Warning on Sportsbook Logos in Arenas The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
Holyoke in Massachusetts to Benefit from $200K Grant
Legal land-based gambling as well as sports wagering activities help raise tax revenue for states that offer such options. While there are always supporters and opponents of legal gambling, one major benefit of the activity is precisely the tax revenue and the fact that legal gambling helps reduce the share of the black market. Still, […]
Legal
June 16, 2023
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Executive Director Announces Amicable Departure
Massachusetts’ Gaming Commission (MGC) will say goodbye to executive director Karen Wells on July 14, the last day when the lead will carry the official title. Wells has announced she would be stepping down from the position at the end of a long and eventful decade spent at the wheel. A Friendly Closure The departure […]
Sports
June 8, 2023
Barstool Promotion Faces Scrutiny by Massachusetts Gaming Commission
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently convened a hearing to address concerns surrounding Barstool Sportsbook‘s highly debated “Can’t Lose Parlay” promotion. The Rise and End of the ‘Can’t Lose Parlay’ at Barstool Sportsbook The “Can’t Lose Parlay” was a pre-made wager that gained significant popularity during its four-year tenure at Barstool Sportsbook. However, the company discontinued […]
