The Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner has warned that the start of legal sports betting in the state could take longer than expected as it prepares to create vertical rules.
state legislature passed the bill Last week, it allowed sports betting in the final hours of this year’s legislative session, House And while each Senate passed its own bill, there were big differences between the two.
Under the bill, operators of land-based casinos or racetracks in the state would be able to receive licenses, plus seven additional online-only licenses. All of this costs him a $5 million license fee.
Betting on college sports is permitted, except for matches involving in-state teams. There is a 20% tax on online betting and a 15% tax on retail.
