The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking bids to develop, implement and operate a Player Health Information and Support Program for casino gambling and sports wagering. The commission said interested bidders could access the procurement posting on COMMBUYS by the end of August.
The procurement seeks a provider to support the commission’s efforts to prevent and mitigate gambling-related harms.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission requested public comment on how much of the Race Horse Development Fund’s 4% health and pension allocation should go to jockeys and drivers. Comments were due by 10 December 2025, ahead of an expected commission discussion and vote on 18 December.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has opened the FY2027 Community Mitigation Fund application round. The fund supports eligible municipalities and government entities with costs linked to gaming facilities, and offers municipal and regional applications across several categories.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission chair Jordan Maynard is due to testify before a US House subcommittee on 11 November 2026 about efforts to protect young people from sports-wagering risks. He is expected to discuss Massachusetts’ age restriction, advertising rules, limits on college-sports wagers and the commission’s youth-focused programmes; the hearing is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. ET in Washington, DC.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission joined the International Association of Gaming Regulators' Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, which began on 10 November 2026. The campaign includes Check Before You Play, a tool that lets users check whether a gambling site is licensed in their jurisdiction; the MGC also said operators in Massachusetts must display its Seal of Approval on their platforms.
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.