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LONDON - JULY 27: A casino's websites on the internet is pictured, on July 27, 2004 in London. Internet gambling websites should introduce age-verification checks to prevent children from betting online, NCH, a children's charity, urged on Tuesday. The call by the charity NCH came after it found that a 16-year-old girl was able to register with 30 gambling websites after lying about her age. (Photo iillustration by Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

**UPDATE** Online betting becomes legal in Massachusetts tomorrow. There are so many other things you can bet on besides sports in Massachusetts.

Sports betting is set to become legal in Massachusetts tomorrow, January 31 and there is a lot of information you must know before making your first bet. The fact that betting is now legal in Massachusetts has been a long time coming and the bill was actually passed several months ago. On the wee morning hours of August 1st,

I am proud to announce that the Sports Betting Conference Committee has reached an agreement on legislation that will legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sports in Massachusetts, bringing the immense economic benefits of a legal sports betting industry to MA. (1/2)

— Speaker Ron Mariano (@RonMariano) August 1, 2022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1554031950318419970%7Ctwgr%5Ed2a1577920df7d74a8bf387598f13a8b6984b437%7Ctwcon%5Es2_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boston.com%2Fsports%2Fsports-news%2F2022%2F08%2F01%2Fmassachusetts-sports-betting-bill-details%2F">House Speaker made this announcement: “I am proud to announce that the Sports Betting Conference Committee has reached an agreement on legislation that will legalize wagering on professional and collegiate sports in Massachusetts,” tweeted House speaker Ron Mariano shortly after 5 a.m.

While the hope was to get sports betting up and running before the start of the football season, there were too many obstacles and details that needed to be sorted out so a date of January 31st was given and here we are. There are celebratory events happening at each Massachusetts casino tomorrow to commemorate the occasion. Sports celebrities will be on hand at Encore Boston Harbor throughout the day and other sports celebrities will be on hand at Plainridge Park and MGM Springfield to place the official first bets.

How can you be a part of the action? We have put together a list of things you need to know before you place your first bet in Massachusetts. Whether you want to bet on football, cycling, field hockey or even darts, you can get ready to wager starting at 10am tomorrow morning. Other events may be added in the future like esports, the Olympics and even chess. But for now, enjoy the freedom of being able to legally bet in the state of Massachusetts on the following events. Before you place your first bet tomorrow, make sure you read this entire list to ensure you’re ready to go an there’s no confusion. Happy betting!

GBR: Children Get Online Gambling Habit

LONDON – JULY 27: A casino’s websites on the internet is pictured, on July 27, 2004 in London. Internet gambling websites should introduce age-verification checks to prevent children from betting online, NCH, a children’s charity, urged on Tuesday. The call by the charity NCH came after it found that a 16-year-old girl was able to register with 30 gambling websites after lying about her age. (Photo iillustration by Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

  • When does sports betting become legal in Massachusetts?

    You can begin placing bets in Massachusetts starting at 10am January 31st.

    Here's what you need to know about the launch of Mass. sports betting

    Legalized Massachusetts sports betting begins on Jan. 31. Here's how you can bet, and a list of sports that are legal to wager on.

  • Mobile betting begins March 10 (Friday) at 10am

    In addition to sporting events, people can also bet on entertainment events like the Oscars.

    What you need to know before online/mobile sports betting launches in Mass.

    On Friday, Massachusetts residents will be able to place online and mobile wagers on March Madness and the Oscars.

  • How old must you be to place a bet?

    You must be 21 years of age or older.

    Legal Sports Betting Age By State

    A look at the legal sports betting age by state in the US. Reviewing the minimum betting age and where to legally bet on sports at 18 and 21.

  • Where can you place bets in Massachusetts?

    If you’re 21 years old or up, you can begin placing bets at any 3 of Massachusetts casinos. AND beginning Friday, you an place wagers online.

    Encore Boston Harbor

    Plainridge Park Casino

    MGM Springfield

  • Are there other options besides betting windows at each casino?

    Yes. There are mobile kiosks for betting like these at Encore Boston Harbor:

    https://twitter.com/EncoreResortBH/status/1619134181321080833

  • What about mobile sports betting?

    There are several mobile betting apps to choose from. Here are some, not all:
    Bally Bet.
    Barstool Sportsbook.
    BetMGM Sportsbook.
    betr Sportsbook.
    Caesars Sportsbook.
    DraftKings Sportsbook.
    Fanatics Sportsbook.
    FanDuel Sportsbook.
    https://sportshandle.com/massachusetts/

  • What types of betting is allowed?

    These are the types of betting formats allowed: moneyline, point spreads, parlays, over/under total bets, live betting, prop bets, futures.

     

  • Which sports can you bet on?

    According to Colin A. Young of State House New Service, the sports that will be allowed for betting are: “Athletics, Australian rules football, badminton, baseball/softball, basketball, biathlon, billiards, bowling, bowls, bull riding/rodeo, boxing, cricket, cycling, darts, disc, floorball, football, futsal, golf, handball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, mixed martial arts, racing, netball, pesapallo, rowing, rugby league, rugby union, sailing, snooker, soccer, beach soccer, special events, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, and water polo.”

    Mass. Gaming Commission Approves Vast Catalog of Bettable Contests

    Time to brush up on biathlon, refresh yourself on the rules of rugby and dive into pro darts - the Massachusetts Gaming Commission this week approved those events and dozens of others as part of the catalog of sports and events that adults will be allowed to place bets on beginning next week.

  • What type of betting is NOT allowed?

    Commissioners voted to exclude, at least for the initial in-person launch tomorrow, betting on chess, cornhole, esports, jai alai, and much of the Olympics.

     

  • What are the best apps for online betting?

    10 Best Sports Betting Apps - April 2024

    The top 10 sports betting apps bring the power of an online sports betting site to your fingertips. With so many good betting apps to choose from, find out which is best for you!

  • Which NON sporting events can bets be placed on?

    Academy Awards, American Idol winner, X Factor winner, how much snow will a certain state get, who will be the next James Bond etc.

    https://www.onlinegambling.co/sports-betting/online/entertainment-political-tv-and-other-non-sport-betting/

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