Let’s see what happens to online gambling laws in Massachusetts and what betting sites you can bet on from Boston in 2020.
Massachusetts has come late to the casino scene. Casinos were only regulated in 2012, but more offline casinos are beginning to appear. Massachusetts already has legalized racing, pari-mutuel betting, bingo, and lottery.
Gamblers must be 21 to play in regulated casinos, and all forms of gambling in the state are regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
There are several big casinos in operation in Massachusetts. The $1bn First Light Resort & Casino is in development but has been hit with construction problems.
Sports betting is not yet legal in the state of Massachusetts but much progress has been made in recent years. In early 2019, there were four separate bills introduced in the statehouse looking to legalize sportsbooks both online and on-land. Many believe it only a matter of time one of them passes sometime in mid-2019.
Legal casinos in Massachusetts are relatively new. There are only two casinos operating in the state but a third is due to open right outside of Boston in 2019. These are all brand-new and top-of-the-line facilities with every type of game available such as blackjack, poker, roulette, and craps.
Massachusetts, just like many other states, is in the unfavorable position of relying on off-shore sites for their online poker. It is not regulated in the state so there are no legitimate poker sites available. However, online poker has been lumped in with online gambling as a legislative issue and there are bills in the statehouse looking to move forward.
Boston, Massachusetts is the headquarters for the DFS giant DraftKings so you can bet you can wagering on fantasy sports is legal in the state. While DraftKings rules the landscape, you can still find many other sites such as FantasyDraft and FanDuel.
Horse racing has long been very popular in Massachusetts. There are nine tracks in operation in the state going back to the 1930’s. Online wagering on horse racing is completely legal in Massachusetts with sites such as TVG and TwinSpires available for players.
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