Online casino gaming in Massachusetts is back on the agenda, as lawmakers heard pleas from the industry to protect it from the black market.
The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reviewed bills, including one that would permit adults to play casino games – slots, roulette, and other table games – on mobile devices and computers.
Industry representatives testified that illegal “iGaming” is already widespread in the Bay State.
DraftKings’ government affairs manager, David Prestwood, told the committee, “Online casino gaming is happening in Massachusetts, just not legally, regulated, or taxed.”
As reported by the Boston Herald, he noted that a quick internet search allows residents to access unregulated sites that lack consumer protections, age verification, or responsible gambling resources and contribute no tax revenue.
