Massachusetts

Bally Bet Debuts in Massachusetts with Promising July 2024 Revenue Figures

The?Massachusetts Gaming Commission?has unveiled the gaming revenue figures for July 2024, revealing a robust performance across the state's casino and sports wagering sectors. The report indicates that the thr...

Massachusetts to Initiate Online Lottery Targeting 2025 Launch

Following prolonged discussions and minimal progress, the Massachusetts Lottery is set to?embrace the digital era. Governor Maura Healey's recent approval of the?nearly $58 billion?state budget includes provisi...

Fanatics Fined $15K for Accepting Improper College Bet in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined Fanatics Betting and Gaming $15,000 for accepting a prohibited wager on an in-state college team. The fine, recommended by the Investigations and Enforcement ...

Bally Bet to Launch in Massachusetts, Expanding Online Sports Betting Options to Seven Platforms

Massachusetts bettors will have an additional platform for online sports wagers starting Tuesday as Bally Bet is set to launch nearly a year and a half after receiving clearance from state regulators. The in...

Massachusetts Weighs Action Against Bovada in Sports Betting Crackdown

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is deliberating on whether to join the recent trend in sports betting regulation by sending cease-and-desist letters to Bovada, an offshore sportsbook. This move aligns...

Massachusetts Sports Bettor Faces Wagering Limits After Big Super Bowl Win, Prompting Public Regulatory Hearing

A Massachusetts sports bettor encountered unexpected limitations on their wagering accounts following a significant win during Super Bowl 58. With a $13,500 cashout on a $375 bet for any non-quarterback throwin...

MGM Resorts Int. Reportedly Considering Sale of Casino Assets in Massachusetts and Ohio

As reported by BNN Bloomberg, MGM Resorts International is reportedly studying the potential of selling its casino assets at Springfield, Massachusetts and Northfield Park, Ohio, according to information provid...

Bay State Casinos Made $156M in February 2024; Sportsbooks Handled $5.98B Since 2023 Launch

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has reported that the state gaming industry generated $156.12 million in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in February 2024. According to the MGC data, three land-based casin...

Encore Boston Harbor Receives $40k Fine For Offering In-State College Sports Wagers

Although it lasted for more than a year to solve, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently imposed a fine of $40.000 to Encore Boston Harbor for its 2nd breach linked to providing bets on in-state college s...

Michael Hermalyn Strikes Back; Calls DraftKings’ Claims “False and Fabricated”

On February 5, DraftKings allegedly submitted a lawsuit against its previous executive, Michael Hermalyn, over his ’secret plan’ to aid Fanatics, which included purloining clients data prior to taking a job at ...

DraftKings Submits Lawsuit Against Michael Hermalyn Over His “Secret Plan” To Help Fanatics

DraftKings has reportedly officially accused the previous executive of creating "a secret plan" to purloin clients data prior to leaving for Fanatics, based on the federal lawsuit secured by Front Office Sports...

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Ten days before the end of the year, the data show that the U.S. sports betting industry is likely to reach the total 2023 handle of $100 billion. The figure represents the highest level in the history of sport...

DraftKings Accepted Out-Of-State Deposits to Allegedly Break Law in Massachusetts

A leading US sports wagering operator, DraftKings?has allegedly committed the violation of a Massachusetts state law governing the use of credit cards for placing bets with operators across the state. The Massa...

NCAA President Charlie Baker Wants to Ban Prop Bets in College Gaming

Charlie Baker, the former Governor of Massachusetts, became the president of the NCAA a few months ago, and it seems he's already making some huge changes in the industry. He is worried about how the legal gamb...