Massachusetts gaming regulators unanimously voted Thursday afternoon to accept sports betting applications from horse racing and simulcasting centers on a rolling basis, a split from the upcoming deadline casinos and online operators face later this month.
Two businesses — Raynham Park and Sterling Suffolk Racecourse — have filed initial paperwork with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to kick off the sports betting application process under the category set aside for horse racing and simulcasting tracks.
The timeline for when sports wagering would be able to start at those companies has remained murky over the past few months as both Raynham Park and Sterling Suffolk Racecourse have told regulators they need more time to assess their needs, find a sportsbook partner, and solidify physical locations.
