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MA H3993

MA H3993
Regulating sports wagering


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Introduced
07/22/2021
In Committee
04/25/2022
Crossed Over
04/28/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

House bill No. 3977, as changed by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. July 22, 2021.

AI Summary

This bill: Legalizes and regulates sports wagering in Massachusetts, establishing a framework for the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue licenses to qualified gaming entities to operate in-person and mobile sports wagering. The bill imposes an excise tax on sports wagering operators' adjusted gross sports wagering receipts, with the revenue distributed to various state funds. It also establishes requirements for sports wagering operators, such as prohibiting certain individuals from placing wagers, requiring the use of official league data for certain wagers, and setting standards for security and integrity. The bill further clarifies that sports wagering is exempt from certain existing gambling laws and regulations in the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (2)

Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (J), House Committee on Ways and Means (H)

Last Action

Reported by H5164 (on 08/01/2022)

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