June 7, 2023: The MGC investigates Barstool Sportsbook and its 'Big Cat's Can't Lose Parlay' to determine if the promo violated Massachusetts sports betting marketing regulations. July 6, 2023: Massachusetts regulators vote to add age language to stadium sportsbook signs, distinguishing the sportsbook is for individuals 21 and up. July 10, 2023: The MGC appoints Todd Grossman - General Counsel to the MGC - Interim Executive Director, replacing Karen Wells. MA residents can still wager on LIV events via daily fantasy sports. July 11, 2023: The MGC rejects LIV Golf events as approved wagering markets. July 17, 2023: Total sports betting handle in June fell to $332 million, per the latest MGC revenue report. July 24, 2023: The MGC is considering a possible sanction against DraftKings for taking wagers on unauthorized tennis events. July 25, 2023: Retail casinos - Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park Casino - receive fines for offering bets on state colleges not participating in a tournament. 1, 2023: The MGC delays the hearing for Raynham's Park's category 2 sports betting license until August 18. 15, 2023: The MGC confirms $294.9 million in total sports betting handle for July of 2023.Īug. 24, 2023: Sports betting on the Professional Pickleball Association receives approval from the MGC after a request from FanDuel.Īug. 19, 2023: The MGC requests additional info about ESPN BET and its increased media opportunities.Īug. 2, 2023: Massachusetts is set to welcome ESPN BET to its legal online sports betting landscape on Nov. 16, 2023: Massachusetts reports a record month for wagering with $571.7 million in handle for online sportsbooks and retail locations. 27, 2023: The MGC expresses concern over the possibility of underage sports betting from residents using their parents' or older friends' accounts. 30, 2023: The MGC votes to let DraftKings void winning parlays after a third-party vendor - Sportcast - displayed incorrect odds. Let's take a closer look at key dates in Mass. On March 10, 2023, six legal online sportsbooks officially launched, while legal retail wagering went live on Jan.

Charlie Baker, a staunch advocate for Massachusetts sports betting, put pen to paper nine days after the state's sports wagering bill was passed.

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