When asked to allow betting on the Boston Marathon, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said no — at least for now.
But a last-minute push to make that happen by DraftKings — the Massachusetts-based online betting platform — shows that to the gambling industry, there is no line that can’t be crossed. And that includes the finish line of an iconic race, which this year will mark the 10th anniversary of the terrible terrorist bombing that killed three people and injured hundreds of others.
The commission voted 4-0 last week to reject the DraftKings proposal. It was the right call and an easy one, since the Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the marathon, opposed the request.
