Massachusetts Gaming Commission hears from addiction experts, learns little sports betting research exists

Massachusetts Gaming Commission hears from addiction experts, learns little sports betting research exists

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  • Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald
September 13, 2022 10:36 PM
  • Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald

The state Gaming Commission got an earful Tuesday.

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“This was very informative. I’ve taken more notes today than I think I’ve ever taken in my year’s time here,” Commissioner Brad Hill said.

“I just want to second everything that commissioner Hill just said,” Commissioner Nakisha Skinner responded.

In August, Massachusetts became the 36th U.S. state to legalize bets on professional sports and some college sports. The gaming commission, which will oversee implementation of the new law and deal with licensing, met Tuesday to hear from a panel of experts on the subject of gambling addiction and problem gambling.  Stressed heavily to the commissioners was the fact that little research has been done on the subject of sports betting.