Online sports betting is set to go live in Massachusetts on Friday morning, nearly six weeks after the activity was launched at the Bay State’s three casinos.
After 10 a.m. on Friday, though, players will no longer need to travel to MGM Springfield, Encore or Plainridge Park. They’ll be able to wager on sports right on their cell phone.
TODAY: Mobile sports betting goes live in Massachusetts. 6 companies will launch this morning at 10. @NBC10Boston pic.twitter.com/mN68HlaYsg — Jeff Saperstone (@JeffNBCBoston) March 10, 2023
It’s not just sports that people will be able to bet on, either. They’ll be able to put money down on everyday games, tournaments and even awards shows like the Oscars.
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Friday morning, there will be six companies launching, after getting the go-ahead from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Eventually, there will be 15 companies given the green light.
Mobile sports betting is expected to be a great financial opportunity for the Massachusetts, generating as much as $60 million in revenue every year.
DraftKings Massachusetts launch date
The president of Boston-based DraftKings said his company is ready to go.
“I think it will be an intense market, per capita, I think the sports fandom in Massachusetts is through the roof,” President of DraftKings Matt Kalish said. “It’s regularly recognized as one of the best sports towns in the country.”
Online sports betting goes live at 10 a.m.
Mobile Sports Betting Goes Live Friday Morning in Mass.: LIVE COVERAGE AT 10
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