It could take until next year for mobile MA sports betting to launch. The speed of retail’s rollout, however, depends on state regulators.
Retail Massachusetts sportsbooks could launch sooner than mobile through a temporary license provision in H 5164 that allows temporary licenses for the five eligible retail entities.
That could lead to legal regular-season NFL betting in Massachusetts this year after all.
Commission preaches patience on MA sports betting
There are two simple steps to award a temporary license, explained Foley Hoag attorney Kevin Conroy. He has worked on Massachusetts gaming matters in the past, including working with DraftKings to shape DFS regulations in the state.