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 licence allows Bally Bet to operate independently of a Category 1 or 2 sports wagering licence in Massachusetts.
The day’s most important stories, free. One email a day.
Massachusetts’ online sports betting handle rose 2% to $5.92 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reportedly. The total fell in September, according to the report.
The Massachusetts Lottery added Inspired Entertainment virtual sports to its online platform in Massachusetts, with the integration completed through Aristocrat Interactive’s Fusion platform. The offering includes virtual horse racing and Post Time Payout; Inspired CEO Brooks Pierce said the company was the first third-party content provider to launch on the platform.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission said Executive Director Dean Serpa issued a letter to sports wagering operators on the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning on 14 October 2026.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission said Executive Director Dean Serpa issued a letter to sports wagering operators on 14 October 2026 concerning their use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The commission announced the letter in a news item on its website.
Massachusetts recorded $587.1m in online sports wagers in July. Its introductory text put annual growth at 21%, while its headline stated 22%.
A King County Superior Court judge granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, finding the prediction market operator is likely violating Washington's gambling laws. The judge rejected Kalshi's argument that federal commodities law blocks state enforcement. The injunction was filed on Monday.