The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted to reopen the sports wagering licence process, according to a notice dated 10 April 2026. The notice provides no further details about the decision.
Reopening the process may create a new opportunity for prospective sports wagering licensees in Massachusetts.
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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 voted unanimously on 9 April 2026 to reopen sports wagering licensing and requested Notices of Intent from interested entities by 15 May 2026. The notice is for information only and does not constitute a licence application.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission opened a two-week period for operators to register their intent to apply for sports betting licences, according to the report.
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.