Massachusetts launched sports betting in early 2023 and operates three commercial casinos, but online poker has not been part of the state's gambling expansion. No iGaming legislation has advanced despite a competitive sports betting market.
Key Facts
Sports betting launched in January 2023 (retail) and March 2023 (mobile)
Three commercial casinos operate: MGM Springfield, Encore Boston Harbor, and Plainridge Park
No licensed online poker platforms serve Massachusetts
iGaming has not been part of the state gambling agenda
The large, affluent population makes Massachusetts a prime candidate for future regulation