What You Need To Know
- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has been tasked with overseeing the promulgation of the state’s sports wagering industry
- The full text of the legislation can be found here: House Bill No. 5164 – An Act to Regulate Sports Wagering
- The MGC voted unanimously during Public Meeting #586 on April 9, 2026, to reopen the sports wagering licensing process in Massachusetts
About Notice of Intent Regarding License for Sports Wagering – 2026
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission requested that entities interested in licensure for sports wagering in Massachusetts submit a Notice of Intent for informational purposes to aid the MGC in understanding the interest in licenses for sports wagering. The deadline to submit a Notice of Intent is May 15, 2026. Please send a completed Notice of Intent to mgcclerk@massgaming.gov.
The notice of intent is not an application for a sports wagering license.