Massachusetts Gaming Commission
About
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is the state agency that regulates casino gaming, horse racing and sports wagering in Massachusetts. Its stated mission is to create a fair, transparent and participatory process for carrying out the state’s expanded gaming law. The commission licenses operators and participants, issues regulations, approves the events and wager types allowed for sports betting, and handles daily fantasy sports contests in the state.
The commission also manages programs aimed at reducing harm. PlayWell, its responsible gaming program, offers players guidance and support. The Community Mitigation Fund helps offset costs tied to building and operating casinos, and the commission oversees host and surrounding community agreements. Its Bet On Respect program bars people who harass athletes from betting with licensed sports wagering operators and from entering Massachusetts casino properties.
What to Know
- Its Division of Racing regulates horse racing, and every racing participant must be licensed before competing.
- There are currently no active live thoroughbred racetracks in Massachusetts; harness racing continues at Plainridge Park.
- The MODE program builds on existing research and aims to broaden access to gaming data.
- Advisory bodies include the Gaming Policy Advisory Committee and an Access and Opportunity Committee.
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