Massachusetts could be about to tighten its regulations around sports gambling after a Senate committee advanced legislation that would ban certain types of bets during games.
A proposal, introduced by state Sen. John F. Keenan, received unanimous support from the legislature’s Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. The measure will now move to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.
Keenan’s bill, known as the Bettor Health Act, seeks to ban in-play betting and prop bets, which allow users to bet on events during a game. Supporters of the measure argue that these types of bets may contribute to gambling addiction, especially among younger bettors.
