Massachusetts Officials Prepare Sports Betting Rules Ahead of Legalization
Massachusetts has yet to legalize sports betting, but state officials are preparing to launch quickly once that happens. Sports betting rules and regulations are being established now ahead of legalization. Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) Executive Director Karen Wells presented proposed rules and topics for the prewriting of guidelines at MGC’s June meeting. MGC Chair Cathy […]
New England Patriots Futures Odds
For New England Patriot fans, the Tom Brady era has been over for some time now. It feels like, though, that the Patriots have found another long-term answer at quarterback in Mac Jones. Fans can move on without wishing that Brady was still around. Besides that, the Patriots, while they may not have any MVP […]
Why Boston Should Host The 2026 World Cup
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. While it may not always be the most-viewed sport in America, the opportunity for a city to host the 2026 World Cup is still noteworthy. On June 13, 2018, FIFA awarded the 2026 World Cup to the US, Canada, and Mexico, which will combine to host […]
Massachusetts Sports Bettors Driving To New Hampshire To Bet On Celtics
Celtics fans have waited 12 years for their team to be back in the NBA Finals. Now the wait is over, and after their win in Game 1 Thursday night, the Celtics are favored to win the 2022 NBA Championship. So why are so many Boston sports fans driving to New Hampshire to celebrate? New Hampshire […]
Preseason Odds Made Boston Celtics Longshots To Win NBA Title
Everybody loves a long shot. It doesn’t matter what the sport is, the world loves a good sports surprise. The Kentucky Derby is always more popular when a long shot wins. Just look at Rich Strike’s hype after this year’s massive longshot (80-to-1 odds) win. Coming into the NBA season, the Boston Celtics were a […]
College Sports Betting Is Major Issue In Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Debate
Massachusetts seems to have somewhat of a love-hate relationship with legal sports betting. Many Bay State bettors love it and want state lawmakers to approve it. State lawmakers — although they may not hate it, exactly — still haven’t agreed to make sports betting legal. That could soon change. A group of six lawmakers, three […]
Massachusetts House Rejects Senate Changes On Sports Betting Bill
The Massachusetts State House and Senate will form a conference committee to debate the details of a bill that would legalize sports betting. On Tuesday during a brief informal session, the House refused to accept changes to the sports betting bill made by the Senate. A formal vote confirmed that the lower chamber rejected the […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill Passes In State Senate
Following an amendment and floor debate, the Massachusetts Senate passed a sports betting measure (Senate Bill 2844) by voice vote on Thursday, setting the legislative process in motion on the topic after months of stagnation. The action comes ninth months after the House passed the unamended version of the bill. The bill will return to […]
Massachusetts Sports Betting Bill To Be Debated This Week
The good news for residents of Massachusetts is that legalizing mobile and retail sports betting is strongly supported by lawmakers. That doesn’t mean there aren’t issues between separate proposals backed by the House and the Senate. On Thursday, the Senate is expected to begin debating a bill that advanced from the Senate Ways and Means […]
The Best And Worst Of New England Patriots NFL Draft History
During the New England Patriots’ dominant 20-year run, it felt as though the NFL draft was simply a bonus for them. The draft never seemed to hold the importance for the Pats the way it did for other teams across the league. After going 17-16 in the two seasons without Tom Brady and a free-agency […]