The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has revealed that it has received only six applications for the seven available mobile-only sports betting licenses.
By the Commission’s application deadline of 2pm Monday, 21st November, a total of 15 sports betting operators had applied for both retail and mobile sports betting licenses.
According to the Commission, three entities applied for in-person betting licenses — Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor — these are the only businesses that qualify for this particular type of license. The Commission also received applications from five companies who are partnered with land-based casinos — WynnBet and Caesars Sportsbook partnered with Encore, BetMGM partnered with MGM Springfield, and Penn Sports Interactive and Fanatics Sportsbook partnered with Plainridge.
Despite receiving interest from around two dozen companies, only six mobile-only operators applied for the seven available online sports betting licenses.
The six operators that applied for mobile-only sports betting licenses are:
- Bally Bet Massachusetts Receives Only Six Applications for Seven Available Mobile Sports Betting Licenses
- Betway
- DraftKings
- FanDuel Massachusetts Receives Only Six Applications for Seven Available Mobile Sports Betting Licenses
According to Commission records, fees collected on Monday amounted to $3 million.
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