Legislators in Massachusetts have little time remaining before the close of the legislative session on Nov. 19 to vote on two internet casino licensing proposals. Senate Bill 235 and House Bill 332, sponsored by Sen. Paul Feeney and Rep. Daniel Cahill, have been stalled since referral in the first half of the year in the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
If passed into legislation, the provisions will enable the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to license and control the operation within the state of online casino operators. The plan includes a 20% tax on the adjusted gross revenue and a limit of 10 licenses.
Each of the state’s three retail casinos could form partnerships with up to two online operators, while four standalone licenses would be available to other applicants.
