When sports wagering goes live in Massachusetts early next year, Bay State bettors won’t be able to place wagers on colleges and universities within the state.
No bets on Minuteman football at UMass. Nothing for high-profile Boston College. Forget about getting down on Harvard hoops.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed sports wagering legislation into law on Aug. 10 but its ban on wagers for in-state schools will likely leave money on the table for the state. It could also push some gamblers to place bets in nearby New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island or New York, or even illegally.
