Massachusetts: DraftKings asks regulators to reconsider sports betting launch timeline

Massachusetts: DraftKings asks regulators to reconsider sports betting launch timeline

Article brief provided by MassLive.com
  • Chris Van Buskirk, MassLive.com
October 26, 2022 3:05 PM
  • Chris Van Buskirk, MassLive.com

One of the largest online betting companies is asking gaming regulators in Massachusetts to reconsider a sports betting launch timeline they approved earlier this month that would see in-person wagering start in January and online in March.

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is scheduled to discuss DraftKings’ request on Thursday during what could be a day-long meeting featuring updates on the regulations needed to stand up the brand-new industry. Potential documents or communications to regulators outlining DraftKings’ position were not immediately available from the company or the commission.

Regulators do not plan to vote on the matter during the meeting, according to the agenda, and sports betting experts who spoke to MassLive said it is unlikely the commission will undue the timeline they already approved.