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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 authorizing and regulating sports wagering. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes and regulates sports wagering in Massachusetts. It establishes two types of sports wagering licenses - Category 1 licenses for gaming establishments and Category 2 licenses for other qualified entities to offer sports wagering through mobile apps and other digital platforms as well as in-person. The bill tasks the Massachusetts Gaming Commission with regulating and overseeing sports wagering, including setting rules and regulations, issuing licenses, and collecting taxes and fees. It also requires sports wagering operators to take certain measures to maintain the integrity of sports events and protect consumers. The bill creates several new state funds to receive portions of the tax revenue, which will be used for purposes like providing financial assistance to municipalities, restaurants impacted by COVID-19, and student education and youth programs. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized sports wagering operations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (9)
Orlando Ramos (D)*,
Pete Capano (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Carlos González (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Bud Williams (D),
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/H531 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H531.pdf |
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