Gaming in the United States: Massachusetts

The Q&A provides a high level overview of the framework of gambling regulation; the regulatory authorities; gambling products; land-based gambling; regulation and licensing; online gambling; B2B and B2C operations; mobile gaming and interactive gambling; social gaming; blockchain technology; gambling debts; tax; advertising and developments and reform.

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Massachusetts Sports Wagering Bill Expected to Be Approved by July

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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