The Massachusetts Gaming Commission listed a media report on 19 October 2025 about state regulators considering changes to VIP programmes run by sports betting apps. The listing provides no details of proposed measures or a commission decision.
Any changes could affect how sports betting apps structure VIP programmes in Massachusetts.
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DraftKings said it plans to launch DraftKings Sports & Casino, a single app combining its sportsbook, prediction markets, casino and lottery products. The company expects the first phase of integration by March Madness, with further upgrades planned during the year and access tailored to each jurisdiction. DraftKings also said management sees an industry gross revenue opportunity of $55bn to $80bn by 2030.
Polymarket ranked first among free sports apps on Apple’s App Store on Monday, while testing a limited US version with sports prediction markets. The platform’s downloads rose after a Sunday television profile of founder Shayne Coplan; Polymarket has not fully reopened in the country and faces continuing disputes over whether sports contracts fall under federal or state oversight.
The NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS, alongside their players’ associations, urged US state regulators to permanently exclude bettors who make violent threats or engage in abusive harassment on regulated platforms. Their joint letter also proposes information-sharing between operators and regulators to prevent excluded users from opening accounts elsewhere.
Five North American professional leagues and their player associations asked state gaming regulators to coordinate action against betting-related athlete abuse. Their letter, dated 15 September, called for bans on abusive sports bettors.
Five major US professional sports leagues and their players associations have jointly asked state gambling regulators for consistent rules imposing permanent bettor bans over harassment. The groups sent their letter this week.