MGM Springfield meets with Massachusetts Gaming Commission over sports betting application

MGM Springfield meets with Massachusetts Gaming Commission over sports betting application

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  • Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor, WGGB/WSHM-TV
December 14, 2022 8:43 PM
  • Matt Sottile and Samantha O'Connor, WGGB/WSHM-TV

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met Wednesday to discuss whether MGM Springfield will receive official word that it can offer in-person sports betting, however they are still on standby to hear what will come next…

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MGM already met with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission last week to discuss a Category 1 license for an in-person retail sportsbook. However, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said it could not complete a review of the application without reviewing the digital platform that the casino plans to partner with, BetMGM.

Executives with MGM Springfield met with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Wednesday to discuss a Category 3 wagering license. The Category 3 license allows for sports betting on a mobile device or other digital platform.