From the spate of competing sports betting bills filed since 2019, House Bill 4559 has emerged as the frontrunner and is poised for passage. On March 12, 2020, the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies submitted H.4559, as amended, to the House Ways and Means Committee with its recommendation for approval. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has expressly supported the authorization of sports betting, which now is expected to pass during the current legislative session.
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