Update from Massachussetts
On 09/22, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a roundtable with potential online sports betting operators. The Commission was seeking input on whether Massachusetts should institute a staggered online sports betting launch date and if unlimited temporary licenses should be awarded.
Of the potential operators who spoke, the majority prefer limited temporary licenses and a universal start date. However, there were several casino and sports betting operator representatives that already have tethered online sports betting agreements that pitched the idea of three separate universal start dates for each type of sports betting license.
The Commission’s Executive Director suggested that each operator submit a potential timeline to the Commission about when they could launch online sports betting if they were to receive a license. It was also suggested that each operator share their plans for the scenario of receiving a temporary license and then shutting down if they don’t receive a permanent license.
The Commission now has a dedicated page for sports wagering updates. It is linked here.