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Gambling licensing in United States — Massachusetts
Massachusetts legalised sports betting in August 2022; mobile betting launched on 10 March 2023. Online operators hold Category 3 licences, either tethered to a casino or untethered. Betr and WynnBet did not renew in 2024. Online casino is not legal.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- M.G.L. c.23N (HB 5164, 2022)
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- Category 1 (casinos)
- Category 2 (racetracks)
- Category 3 online/mobile, tethered or untethered
Key licensee requirements
- Players 21+ and physically in Massachusetts
- Tax 20% on mobile, 15% retail (my own knowledge, needs checking)
- Display the MGC seal of approval
Legislation and standards
M.G.L. c.23N
Creates the three categories of sports wagering licence.