In advance of Sunday’s legislative deadline, executives from three Massachusetts casinos sent a letter to state legislators urging passage of a stalled sports betting bill.
The letter obtained by LSR was signed by Encore Boston Harbor executive Jenny Holaday, MGM Springfield executive Chris Kelley, and Plainridge Park Casino executive North Grounsell. It pushes for a conference committee to reach a deal on two different versions of MA sports betting.
“With less than a week remaining in the legislative session, we respectfully implore you to seize on the opportunity to level the playing field in this hyper-competitive industry. We remain readily available to share our policy and operational expertise and working with you towards the establishment of a successful sports wagering market in the Commonwealth,” the letter reads.
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To pass this year, Massachusetts legislators would have to approve a sports betting bill by the end of regular session on Sunday. Each chamber passed its own version last month but a conference committee continues to work on compromise.