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Massachusetts Gaming Commission plans bettor notifications for limited accounts

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission agreed to draft a regulation requiring licensed online sportsbooks to notify customers when their betting accounts are limited, according to the report. Its analysis found that 0.64% of bettors were limited; among those bettors, 57.6% were restricted to 1–24% of the default maximum bet. The commission also plans to review advertising rules and seek further feedback on the data.

Licensed sportsbooks may need to notify customers when their betting limits are lowered if the proposed regulation proceeds.

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Massachusetts gaming commission schedules Fanatics hearing over 132 betting-account notices

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is due to hear why Fanatics Betting and Gaming did not notify 132 patrons when it limited their wagering, reportedly. The alleged failures occurred between 29 July and 7 September, after a rule took effect requiring personalised explanations within 48 hours. The commission is also to hear about alleged proxy betting involving Bill Simmons and FanDuel; the investigation remains ongoing.

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