Deciding to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is trying to legalize sports betting in the state. Sports gambling has never been so close to legalization. At the same time, several unresolved problems and issues may cause significant difficulties with other decision-making.
The adopted bills of the House of Representatives and the local Senate differ on some issues. That is why there is a threat that fans of sports gambling will soon face big troubles. The Gambling Commission has received a draft document of the future law. Everything possible is now being done to expedite the decision-making process before the deadline for the legalization of sports betting and streamline this process among the local population.
What details do they plan to consider before deciding on the legalization of sports betting?
Recently, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission held a meeting. In the pipeline was the question of the legalization of bets on sporting events. At the moment, the bill is being actively developed. Now they are considering a draft in which there are some inaccuracies. They are actively working with them.
This is because the legislative versions of the drafts of the House of Representatives and the State Senate differ on some points. They cannot decide on the legalization of sports betting in college, the specifics of tax exemption, or the advertising of sports betting during sports events broadcast. These topics are being actively considered on both sides.
At the same time, the bill of the House of Representatives has more lenient conditions. The Senate, in turn, wants to increase the amount of taxes from the rates, so it pays great attention to the problem of gambling in the local market.
The critical point that many people care about is college sports betting. At the moment, everyone is categorically against adoption. The challenge is to find a compromise solution that will satisfy both sides of the conflict. The good news is that the task will soon be solved since both bills are similar in critical points.
Development of a significant gambling research center in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is now actively developing gambling. In this regard, the University of Massachusetts has been actively studying the features of the gambling world and its potential impact on people. Many students and scientists present their work in these areas. A special report is expected soon, which will give the research results. It is not plain how these results will help legitimize sports betting, but they could benefit all market participants in the short term.
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Last updated: 21.03.23
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