Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg has opposed legalizing casino igaming in Massachusetts, warning it would undercut the state’s forthcoming ilottery and reduce the lottery’s annual local-aid contributions.
Speaking at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce event, Goldberg, who also chairs the state Lottery Commission, said the ilottery was scheduled to launch next summer and was projected to generate approximately US$70 million in its first year of profit.
She said the long-delayed rollout would have produced significant returns during the pandemic and stressed that allowing online casino-style games would jeopardize the lottery’s position.
Massachusetts introduced regulated online sports betting in 2023, with oversight by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
