Massachusetts Gaming Commission fines PENN Sports Interactive $15,000
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined PENN Sports Interactive $15,000 over an ESPN broadcast comment describing a betting tip as a “risk-free investment”. The commission said Massachusetts rules prohibit marketing that suggests bets carry no risk or are guaranteed to succeed, and held PENN responsible for promotional content connected to its sportsbook.
The decision clarifies that sportsbook operators can be held responsible for betting-related marketing in broadcasts beyond their apps.