Massachusetts’ sports betting market launches
| By Marese O'Hagan
Category 1 license holders can officially offer retail sports betting in Massachusetts from today (31 January), with mobile wagering to follow in March.
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Sports betting was officially signed into law in August last year by then-governor Charlie Baker.
After the 21 November deadline to apply for licences passed, the MGC revealed that 15 operators had submitted applications. Initially, 29 operators expressed an interest in applying.