What You Need To Know
- The MGC voted unanimously during Public Meeting #586 on April 9, 2026, to reopen the sports wagering licensing process in Massachusetts
- Entities interested in licensure for sports wagering in Massachusetts were requested to submit a Notice of Intent by May 15, 2026
Application Materials Regarding License for Sports Wagering
A non-refundable application fee of $200,000 must accompany any application. Applicants may pay the fee via a wire transfer, a certified check or a cashier check. Wiring instructions may be obtained by calling Douglas O’Donnell (617) 979-8425. Checks are to be made out to The Massachusetts Gaming Commission and mailed to the following address.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission
c/o Revenue Department
101 Federal Street, 12th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 23N Section 6(i), applications for operator licenses shall be public records. The Commission requests that, in addition to a complete unredacted application, applicants submit a redacted copy of all application documents. Redacted applications should be submitted as a single PDF and include all application documents and pages, even those on which no redactions are made. Please note that MGC staff will review these redactions and potentially be in touch following a submission.
To submit application materials or inquire about the application process, please fill out the form below.
Companies interested in applying for a sports wagering license are referred to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 23N in advance of applying for a sports wagering license.
- Application: Sports Wagering Operator License Application 2026
- Massachusetts Supplemental Form
- Multi-Jurisdictional Personal History Disclosure Form
- Business Entity Disclosure Form
How to Submit Completed Applications or Ask Questions About the Sports Wagering Application
About Sports Wagering License Categories
Category 1
Category 1 Sports Wagering Licenses permit the operation of sports wagering in person at gaming establishments that hold a gaming license – a license issued by the MGC that permits the licensee to operate a gaming establishment – as defined in Section 2 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws.
As of October 22, 2026, there are three gaming establishments that maintain Category 1 (resort-casino) or 2 (slot parlor) Gaming Licenses: Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Park Casino. (Note: Category 1 & 2 Gaming Licenses are separate licenses from Category 1, 2, & 3 Sports Wagering Licenses.)
A Category 1 License for Sports Wagering also permits sports wagering through not more than 2 individually-branded mobile applications or other digital platforms approved by the MGC – provided that the mobile applications or other digital platforms be qualified for and issued a Category 3 Sports Wagering License.
Category 2
Category 2 Sports Wagering Licenses permit the operation of sports wagering in person at establishments that either conduct live horse racing or simulcast wagering on horse or greyhound racing in accordance with Chapter 128A or Chapter 128C of the General Laws, respectively.
As of October 22, 2026, there are two establishments in the Commonwealth that conduct simulcast wagering on horse or greyhound racing: Raynham Park Simulcast Center & Suffolk Downs.
A Category 2 License for Sports Wagering also permits sports wagering through not more than 1 individually-branded mobile application or other digital platform approved by the MGC.
Category 3
Category 3 Sports Wagering Licenses permit the operation of sports wagering through a mobile application and other digital platforms approved by the Commission. In addition to those Category 3 licenses tethered to a Category 1 or Category 2 license, the MGC may award up to seven untethered Category 3 Sports Wagering licenses. An operator awarded an untethered Category 3 license is only allowed to accept sports wagers through their approved mobile app or other digital platform.