Commission also takes a close look at the idea of permitting betting kiosks in assorted locations.
Over the course of this calendar year, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has made two things clear about its interest in the topic of sportsbooks and their alleged bet limits:
The commission does not intend to rush to draw any conclusions;
The commission will not stop in its efforts.
The latest evidence of both points came yesterday (21 November). A commission hearing on the issue led to a decision to have the Massachusetts Sports Wagering, Legal and Communications divisions send out a request for specific data to the state’s approved sports betting operators. The idea is to see how pervasive these limitations might be.
Data will allow review and analysis
The commission initially planned a discussion on bet limits in May. At that time, only one licensed operator appeared at the meeting. That set the stage for a September hearing that did include the operators. During that hearing,..
