Massachusetts’ top securities regulator has begun an investigation into trading platform Robinhood’s decision to launch a prediction-markets hub that allows users to bet on the outcomes of a range of events, including March Madness college basketball tournaments.Massachusetts Secretary of State Bill
Massachusetts lawmakers have filed twin measures in the House and Senate seeking to legalize and regulate online casino.The bills, HD 4084 and SD 2240, present a framework to regulate iGaming and propose that the Commonwealth establish an Internet Gaming Fund to collect and distribute funds from MA’
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a move to legalize online casinos.A pair of bills, proposed by State Sen. Paul Feeney and Rep. Daniel Cahill, would authorize The Bay State’s three land-based casinos to each team up with two operators to launch online gambling platforms.SD 2240 and HD 4084, c
Massachusetts commercial casinos produced $102.1 million in gaming revenue in December, nearly $1 million less than December 2023, when the state collected $103 million.Out of the figures released by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, table games generated $32 million and slots generated $70 milli
In November 2024, Massachusetts' casinos and sports betting operations achieved a significant financial milestone, generating over $181 million in revenue.The latest report from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission shows that the total gaming revenue (GGR) from casinos was $100.86 million, and the t
DraftKings is seeking a full five-year sports betting license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and began the process today during a more than five-hour adjudicatory hearing to determine the operator’s suitability.Despite the majority of the day’s hearing taking place behind the closed doors
Jackpot.com has announced an exclusive collaboration with convenience store chain 7-Eleven Inc. Under this deal, Jackpot.com is set to serve as 7-Eleven's official lottery courier service, allowing consumers to purchase official state lottery tickets on a variety of devices. As part of the collabora
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has introduced a new official seal to help consumers identify licensed and regulated online sports betting within the state.Licensed operators must display this logo on their digital platforms to indicate that their sports betting activities are legally auth
Online gambling has been growing around the country as more states legalize, leading to concerns about its impact on consumers’ financial and mental health.Online gambling is generally regarded as more addictive than in-person betting. Online gaming became legal in Massachusetts in 2023 and a recent
Yahoo Fantasy Sports, PrizePicks, and Underdog Fantasy are the target of a lawsuit filed Thursday in Massachusetts trying to recover money on bets now considered illegal in the state.The 33-page suit was filed in Massachusetts Superior Court by Joseph Curran from Gloucester. He is seeking all the mo
Massachusetts’ online lottery is getting off to a much slower start than lawmakers forecasted, which is creating some budgetary headaches.When the Legislature passed a $58 billion state budget in July – nearly a month late in arriving on Gov. Maura Healey’s desk – top lawmakers touted the iLottery a
Jackpot.com, an online lottery courier service, announced the launch of its digital scratch ticket offering in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas. The platform allows users to purchase and play official state scratch tickets via mobile devices and computers. With its new service, Jackpot.com aims to del
Online lottery courier service Jackpot.com has launched a digital scratch ticket throughout the US states of Massachusetts, Ohio, and Texas. Players in the states are now able to play official state scratch tickets on all their devices, as well as purchasing official state lottery tickets. "Unlike
Lotto.com, a New Jersey-based digital lottery courier, has officially launched its services in Massachusetts, furthering its expansion across the U.S. This marks the company's 11th active state, as it delivers a service that allows players to purchase official state lottery tickets, including Powerb
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced $3.1 million in grants to organizations supporting problem gambling prevention among youth and expanding workforce development programs for agencies that provide treatment.According to DPH, the 2021 MA Youth Health Survey found that 42.4
After entering Arizona in June, Lotto.com is debuting in Massachusetts. Entrance into the Bay State will serve as the 11th state it has ventured into…In a Lotto.com press statement, Chief Executive Officer Thomas Metzger said he hopes his company will serve as a valuable entity to the state. The sta
