The Massachusetts Gaming Commission tap-danced around sports betting last week when it met before the legislation was signed.
Thursday’s meeting was a day after Gov. Charlie Baker signed the bill. Commissioners, though, are still not ready to make any concrete decisions, it appears.
The meeting came and went with just one new piece of information: retail stakeholders will meet with commissioners at 10 am Aug. 18. Leaders of the three casinos and two simulcast facilities can talk about potential next steps including timelines on when they could launch their Massachusetts sportsbooks.
How will Massachusetts sports betting launch?
Commissioner Bradford Hill asked the question everyone waiting to bet on sports in Massachusetts wanted to hear: will retail operators get to launch first?