The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced on 30 April 2026 that it would reopen the sports wagering licensing process. The release provides no further details on the process.
Reopening the process may create a new route for sports wagering licence applications in Massachusetts.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | Not stated | Massachusetts Gaming Commission reopens sports wagering licence process through 15 May | Not stated | |
| bet365 | Not stated | bet365 launches sportsbook in Michigan and considers Massachusetts licence | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | Massachusetts Gaming Commission opens sports betting licence registration window | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | MGC seeks Massachusetts sports wagering licence interest by 15 May | Not stated |
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission scheduled a public meeting for 28 July 2026, including waiver requests from Encore Boston Harbor, Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield concerning a temporary sports-wagering prohibition. The agenda also includes a FanDuel house-rules update and a briefing on sports-wagering non-compliance matters.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission released its March 2026 casino and sports wagering revenue report on 21 April 2026. The report covers both casino gaming and sports wagering in Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s Bet On Respect programme allows it to exclude people found to have harassed athletes from licensed sports wagering and Massachusetts casino properties. The commission investigates reports, and a patron placed on the list has 30 days to appeal before exclusion takes effect, or until an appeal decision is made.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s licensee information page states that only operators listed by the commission may accept sports wagers in the state. It says licensed operators pay tax on gross sports wagering revenue at 15% for retail and 20% online, and notes that Betr and WynnBet did not renew their temporary licences after early 2024.
The Nevada Gaming Commission approved amendments limiting gaming salon login requirements to guests who wager. The commission made the change after the industry said the broader rule was burdensome; Commissioner George Markantonis warned it could create a loophole, while the measure ultimately passed with his support.