MA S254

Bill

MA S254

Relative to sports betting

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to sports betting. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill legalizes and regulates sports betting in Massachusetts. It establishes the Massachusetts Gaming Commission as the regulatory authority over sports wagering, allowing the commission to issue three types of licenses: Category 1 licenses for gaming establishments, Category 2 licenses for racetracks and simulcast facilities, and Category 3 licenses for entities that have offered fantasy sports contests in the state. The bill imposes a 15% tax on sports wagering adjusted gross receipts, with some of the revenue directed to various funds, including the Workforce Investment Trust Fund, Distressed Restaurant Trust Fund, and Youth Development and Achievement Fund. The bill also includes provisions regarding sports wagering operations, including requirements for operators, prohibitions on certain individuals from placing bets, and penalties for illegal sports wagering.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Michael Brady (D)*, Marc Pacheco (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S269 (on 07/21/2021)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S254

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S254
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S254.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H3974	To regulate sports wagering	New draft substituted, see H3977	Similar To
H3993	Regulating sports wagering	Reported by H5164	Similar To
H514	Relative to creating a public advancement fund	Accompanied a new draft, see H3974	Similar To
H516	To regulate online gaming, daily fantasy, and online sports betting	Accompanied a new draft, see H3974	Similar To
H517	Relative to sports betting and public funding	Accompanied a new draft, see H3974	Similar To
H518	Relative to increasing education funding	Accompanied a new draft, see H3974	Similar To
S1437	Establishing a special commission to study the youth sports industry	Accompanied a new draft, see S2892	Similar To
S1495	Relative to high school sports injury and health data	Accompanied a new draft, see H4819	Similar To
S174	To modernize the issuance and sale of sports and entertainment tickets	Reporting date extended to Tuesday January 3, 2023, pending concurrence	Similar To
S257	To regulate sports wagering	Accompanied S269	Similar To
S269	To establish sports wagering in the Commonwealth	Accompanied H3993	Replaced by
S272	To enhance education and combat addiction at slot parlors and casinos	Accompanied a study order, see S2710	Similar To
S278	To regulate sports wagering	Accompanied S269	Similar To

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