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Illegal sports betting: still actual in Massachusetts
Massachusests still faces challenges of illegal betting in spite of its legalization since 2022.
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is a state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. The state legalized sports betting in 2022 and started offering retail options in 2023.
However, a recent study from the UMass School of Public Health and Health Sciences reveals that illegal betting remains a significant issue in the state. In fact, many bettors continue to use illegal providers in spite of the availability of legal options. 2022’s reports results show 33.9%, and 2023’s results show 31.9% of illegal betting cases.
The study stated:
“Taken together, these data suggest that there was not a substantial recapture of illegal sports betting revenues in Massachusetts between 2022 and 2023. However, as many jurisdictions internationally have found, it can take a substantial period of time for sports bettors to migrate fully from non-regulated to regulated providers.”
Starting from the official launch of legal betting, the state has collected around $166.61 million in taxes.
While the use of legal betting options increased from 86.5% in 2022 to 93.2% in 2023, the study highlights that transitioning bettors from illegal to regulated options can be a slow process, as seen in other regions.
FAQs
When did Massachusetts legalize sports betting?
Massachusetts legalized sports betting in 2022 and started offering retail options in 2023.
How much revenue has Massachusetts collected from legal sports betting since its launch?
Since the official launch of legal sports betting, Massachusetts has collected approximately $166.61 million in taxes.
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