Massachusetts: Sports betting timeline for simulcasting centers up for discussion Thursday

Massachusetts: Sports betting timeline for simulcasting centers up for discussion Thursday

Article brief provided by MassLive
  • Chris Van Buskirk, MassLive
November 8, 2022 8:23 PM
  • Chris Van Buskirk, MassLive
  • Massachusetts

State gaming regulators could provide more insight on the rollout of sports betting at the state’s two simulcasting facilities during a Thursday meeting where they have also outlined what could be hours of work on regulations needed to stand up the new industry.

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the body tasked with implementing a sports wagering law Gov. Charlie Baker approved over the summer, may shed more light on how fast — or slow — Raynham Park and Suffolk Downs can stand up sports betting operations, according to a meeting agenda.

Regulators have indicated they will discuss and might vote on a “category two license timeline.”