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Gaming Commission Approves First Massachusetts Sports Betting License

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Gaming Commission Approves First Massachusetts Sports Betting License

Massachusetts Gaming Commission has approved the first sports betting license in the commonwealth. Encore Boston Harbor casino has partnered with WynnBET to run its retail and online sports bets. Retail sportsbetting is set to launch in Massachusetts in late January or early February in time for Super Bowl LVII.

Encore Boston Harbor's application for a sports betting license met the criteria for approval. The commission will vote on the applications for Plainridge Park Casino and MGM Springfield next week. They will also vote for the online sports betting license for Barstool Sportsbook and BetMGM. It's expected that the retail applications will be voted on at this time. There are questions about Plain Ridge Park's relationship with BarStool and Dave Portnoy. Commission members are concerned about Encore's retail sportsbetting partnership with WynnBET.

Gaming Commission Approves First Massachusetts Sports Betting License for Encore Harbor. The current WynnBET Sports Bar will be converted into the WynneBet Sports Book.

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