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Feb. 1, 2023

Sports Betting Launches in Massachusetts Just in Time for the Super Bowl and March Madness

By Katherine Guarino Baker, Malinda "Lindy" Reed

Almost five years since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), Massachusetts has become the 33rd state to accept sports wagers. Last August, Governor Baker signed An Act to Regulate Sports Wagering (House Bill No. 5164), which legalized sports betting in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) has since issued licenses to three retail casinos to operate in-person sports betting: Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, and MGM Springfield. These casinos opened in-person sports betting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at 10 a.m. EST, kicking off the occasion with star-studded, grand opening ceremonies. Each casino offers a dedicated lounge of sports betting kiosks.

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