With the Run for the Roses right around the corner, Bay State regulators spent time Thursday hashing out some horse-racing rules for online sports betting sites.
Among other things, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed that horse racing may not be included in the regulator’s legal sports betting catalog.
The decision means Bay State bettors who want to wager on the Kentucky Derby or other horse races must travel to one of the state’s simulcast facilities or hop on a separate advance deposit wagering app, such as TwinSpires or the recently launched DK Horse.
Commissioners issued their ruling after questions were raised about whether horse racing at sportsbooks would be allowed.
