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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the regulation of online gaming and daily fantasy sports and increasing education funding from monies received from such activities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase education funding by regulating online gaming and daily fantasy sports activities in Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Exempting registered game operators from certain gaming regulations when conducting online games in accordance with the new chapter 23N.
2. Expanding the exceptions to the general prohibition on gaming to include activities permitted under the new chapter 23N, in addition to the existing chapter 23K (which regulates casino gaming).
3. Establishing a special commission to conduct a comprehensive study and propose legislation on the regulation of online sports betting, including aspects such as economic development, consumer protection, taxation, and legal and regulatory structures.
The bill seeks to generate revenue from the regulation of online gaming and daily fantasy sports, and to use a portion of that revenue to fund education programs in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3974 (on 07/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H518 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H518.pdf |
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