The Massachusetts Gaming Commission listed a report saying DraftKings had begun the process of requesting a full five-year sports betting licence. The regulator page provided a link to the report but no further details.
A full five-year licence request could affect DraftKings’ authorisation to offer sports betting in Massachusetts.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fanatics | Not stated | Fanatics operates Massachusetts sportsbook under temporary licence, report says | Not stated | |
| Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment | Not stated | Massachusetts Gaming Commission hears Plainville 2025 racing licence application | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules Plainville licence renewal hearing | Not stated |
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission listed a media report about a Massachusetts bill proposing to legalise online casinos and prohibit sweepstakes. The page provides no details on the bill’s provisions or legislative status.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission listed a report stating that November was a record month for online wagering in Massachusetts. The regulator page linked to the report but gave no figures or further details.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission scheduled a public meeting for 27 August 2026, including a request to extend a temporary waiver concerning debit access instruments. The agenda also lists a young-adult sports betting study, casino reports, proposed regulation reviews and requests concerning Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission awarded Bally Bet a full five-year Category 3 sports wagering operator licence on 17 April 2026. Bally Bet received its operations certificate and opened to the public on 1 July 2024; the licence is not tied to a Category 1 or 2 operator licence.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will hold a remote hearing on 9 November 2026 about Plainville Gaming and Redevelopment LLC’s application to renew its licence to conduct a racing meeting in Plainville for calendar year 2027. The commission said the hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m.; the renewal application remains under consideration.